HSN Code 38259000: Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries

HSN Code 38259000 represents Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38259000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38259000

HSN Code 38259000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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 38259000 not include?

Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries 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 38259000 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

−83.33% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−99.26% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−< ₹1 Crore

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #7174 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3825

FY 2024-25

2.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3825’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 3825’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3825

FY 2024-25

#6 of 9

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 9

At a glance

−43.88%

Export CAGR

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

#10437

National Export Rank

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

+3,400.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

2.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3825

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8491

Balance

−3.42

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

52.46% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

3.74 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8530

Balance

−3.58

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

34.78% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

3.90 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+4.28% YoY

93.75% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8427

Balance

+0.38

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+18.75% YoY

39.18% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5116

Balance

−1.09

Exports

13.30 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+3,400.00% YoY

96.45% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

14.39 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

94.24% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #10292

Balance

−5.64

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−99.92% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

5.65 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−60.74% YoY

99.82% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9987

Balance

−3.99

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+500.00% YoY

0.64% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

4.05 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−28.32% YoY

99.75% of Sub-Ch. 3825

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #10437

Balance

−0.02

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−83.33% YoY

2.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−99.26% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3825

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−43.88% /yr

Imports

−55.26% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38259000 and GST compliance.

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).

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