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# HSN Code 38259000: Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries

- [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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38259000 ?

It includes Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries?

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

### How much GST applies to Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries?

Under HSN 38259000, Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38259000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−83.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−99.26% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7174 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3825: 2.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3825: #6 of 9 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -43.88% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +3,400.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3825: 2.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38259000

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% | — | 52.46% | 3.74 | 0.0001% | — | 100.00% | −3.42 | #8491 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 34.78% | 3.90 | 0.0001% | +4.28% | 93.75% | −3.58 | #8530 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +18.75% | 39.18% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.38 | #8427 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.30 | 0.0004% | +3,400.00% | 96.45% | 14.39 | 0.0003% | — | 94.24% | −1.09 | #5116 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.92% | 0.12% | 5.65 | 0.0001% | −60.74% | 99.82% | −5.64 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +500.00% | 0.64% | 4.05 | 0.0001% | −28.32% | 99.75% | −3.99 | #9987 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.33% | 2.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.26% | 100.00% | −0.02 | #10437 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -43.88%/yr, imports -55.26%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38259000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -43.88% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38259000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -43.88% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.32 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38259000 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38259000 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3825, it ranks #6 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #7174 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38259000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38259000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 3,400.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.02 Crore in HSN Code 38259000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.02 Crore — ranking #7174 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -55.26% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries

India's imports under HSN Code 38259000 have grown at -55.26% CAGR, reaching ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38259000 contributes 2.00% of Sub-Chapter 3825 exports — ranked #6

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3825, HSN Code 38259000 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38256900/) | < ₹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 (this hsn code) | < ₹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 |