HSN Code 38251000: Municipal waste

HSN Code 38251000 represents Municipal waste under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Municipal waste correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38251000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Municipal waste.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38251000

HSN Code 38251000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Municipal waste

Chapter

38 - Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3825 - Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste; sewage sludge; other wastes specified in note 6 to this chapter

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 38251000 not include?

Municipal waste does not include products with the following descriptions.

Wastes of metal pickling liquors, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and anti-freeze fluids

Other wastes from chemical or allied industries: Mainly containing organic constituents

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38251000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #5059 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3825

FY 2024-25

44.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3825’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 3825’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3825

FY 2024-25

#1 of 9

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3825

At a glance

#9366

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+500.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

44.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3825

Share of Sub-Chapter 3825 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38251000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2019-20

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9985

Balance

+0.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

1.03% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9749

Balance

+0.06

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+500.00% YoY

0.44% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9449

Balance

+0.15

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+150.00% YoY

1.78% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2023-24

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9366

Balance

+0.22

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

44.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Sub-Chapter 3825 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹0.50 Cr

Import

₹0.03 Cr

Trade Balance

+0.47

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 38251000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 38251000

India exported ₹0.22 Crore worth of Municipal waste in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

HSN Code 38251000 Ranked #9366 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38251000 ranks #9366 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3825, it ranks #1 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #5059 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 38251000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38251000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 500.00% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹0.22 Crore in HSN Code 38251000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.22 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.22 Crore — ranking #5059 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 38251000 Contributes 44.00% of Sub-Chapter 3825 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3825, HSN Code 38251000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 44.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38251000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38251000 ?

It includes Municipal waste

Any common misclassification issue with Municipal waste?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Municipal waste?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

How much GST applies to Municipal waste?

Under HSN 38251000, Municipal waste attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Municipal waste is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Municipal waste; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Municipal waste?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.