HSN Code 38256900: Chemical industry waste

HSN Code 38256900 represents Chemical industry waste under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Chemical industry waste correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38256900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Chemical industry waste.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38256900

HSN Code 38256900 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other wastes from chemical or allied industries: Other

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

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 38256900 not include?

Chemical industry waste does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 38255000

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

HSN Code 38256100

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38256900 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

+100.00% vs FY 2023-24

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 #5519 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3825

FY 2024-25

4.00%

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

#5 of 9

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

At a glance

12.25%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#10305

National Export Rank

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

+3,700.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

4.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3825

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #9921

Balance

+0.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

1.64% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #9870

Balance

+0.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

1.09% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8427

Balance

+0.38

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+3,700.00% YoY

39.18% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9808

Balance

−0.83

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−86.84% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

5.76% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #10045

Balance

+0.03

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−40.00% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #10473

Balance

+0.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−66.67% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #10305

Balance

+0.02

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+100.00% YoY

4.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

12.25% /yr

Imports

—

Consistently Surplus
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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38256900 and GST compliance.

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.

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.