HSN Code 38252000: Sewage Sludge

HSN Code 38252000 represents Sewage Sludge under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sewage Sludge correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38252000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Sewage Sludge.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38252000

HSN Code 38252000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Sewage sludge

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 38252000 not include?

Sewage Sludge 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 38252000 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

−74.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

Nil

−100.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #5250 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3825

FY 2024-25

20.00%

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

#2 of 9

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

At a glance

#9754

National Export Rank

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

+550.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

20.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3825

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38252000

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 Exp. Rank #9613

Balance

−0.16

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

3.26% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

4.57% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2020-21

Balance

−0.43

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+126.32% YoY

97.73% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9543

Balance

+0.10

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.73% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9835

Balance

+0.06

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−40.00% YoY

0.71% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8999

Balance

+0.38

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+550.00% YoY

4.19% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.25% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9754

Balance

+0.10

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−74.36% YoY

20.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% 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 38252000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 38252000

India exported ₹0.10 Crore worth of Sewage Sludge in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

HSN Code 38252000 Ranked #9754 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38252000 ranks #9754 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3825, it ranks #2 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #5250 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 38252000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38252000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 550.00% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹0.10 Crore in HSN Code 38252000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.10 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.10 Crore — ranking #5250 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 38252000 Contributes 20.00% of Sub-Chapter 3825 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3825, HSN Code 38252000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 20.00% 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 38252000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38252000 ?

It includes Sewage Sludge

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Sewage Sludge?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Sewage Sludge is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sewage Sludge?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Sewage Sludge?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sewage Sludge?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

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.