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HSN Code 38253000: Clinical Waste

HSN Code 38253000 represents Clinical Waste under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Clinical Waste correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38253000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Clinical Waste.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38253000

HSN Code 38253000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Clinical 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 38253000 not include?

Clinical 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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38253000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

No exports or imports were recorded under HSN Code 38253000 in FY 2025-26. Figures for FY 2024-25 and earlier years are in the table below.

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38253000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, 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

−0.03

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.72% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2020-21

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9964

Balance

+0.03

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.22% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9410

Balance

+0.16

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+433.33% YoY

1.90% 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 #10437

Balance

+0.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

2.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2025-26

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

Sub-Chapter 3825 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1.26 Cr

Import

₹0.05 Cr

Trade Balance

+1.21

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38253000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38253000 ?

It includes Clinical Waste

How much GST applies to Clinical Waste?

Under HSN 38253000, Clinical Waste attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Clinical 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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Clinical Waste?

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 Clinical Waste?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Clinical Waste is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Clinical Waste?

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.

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