--- title: "HSN Code for Chemical industry waste | HSN 38256900 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38256900 related to Chemical industry waste with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38256900/" --- # HSN Code 38256900: Chemical industry waste - [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/) - [Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) - [Sub-chapter 3825: Chemical residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3825/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other wastes from chemical or allied industries: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 38256900 ? It includes Chemical industry waste ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Chemical industry waste is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Chemical industry waste; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Chemical industry waste? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Chemical industry 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. ### How much GST applies to Chemical industry waste? Under HSN 38256900, Chemical industry waste attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Chemical industry waste? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38256900 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5519 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3825: 4.00% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3825: #5 of 9 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #10305 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +3,700.00% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3825: 4.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38256900 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3825 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3825 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.64% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #9921 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 1.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #9870 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +3,700.00% | 39.18% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.38 | #8427 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.84% | 0.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 5.76% | −0.83 | #9808 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.00% | 0.36% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #10045 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.11% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #10473 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 4.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.02 | #10305 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.25%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38256900 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.25% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 38256900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38256900 ranked #10305 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38256900 ranks #10305 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3825, it ranks #5 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #5519 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38256900 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38256900 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 3,700.00% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore in HSN Code 38256900 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.02 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore — ranking #5519 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 38256900 contributes 4.00% of Sub-Chapter 3825 exports — ranked #5 Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3825, HSN Code 38256900 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 4.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share. ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3825 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 38251000: Municipal waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38251000/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #2 | [HSN Code 38252000: Sewage Sludge](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38252000/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #3 | [HSN Code 38256100: Other Organic Chemical Industry Wastes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38256100/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #4 | [HSN Code 38254900: Waste Organic Solvents\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38254900/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #5 | HSN Code 38256900: Chemical industry waste (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Code 38253000: Clinical Waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38253000/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Code 38259000: Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38259000/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 38254100: Waste Organic Solvents\| Halogenated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38254100/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 38255000: Metal Pickling/Hydraulic/Brake/Anti-Freeze Wastes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38255000/) | Nil |