HSN Code 39121290: Cellulose acetates (Other)

HSN Code 39121290 represents Cellulose acetates (Other) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cellulose acetates (Other) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 39121290, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cellulose acetates (Other).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 39121290

HSN Code 39121290 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Cellulose acetates : Plasticised: Other

Chapter

39 - Plastics and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

3912 - Cellulose and its chemical derivatives ,not elsewhere specified or included ,in primary forms

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 39121290 not include?

Cellulose acetates (Other) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 39121130

Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Cellulose acetobutyrate moulding powder

HSN Code 39122011

Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): Non-plasticised : Moulding powders

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 39121290 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

−93.83% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2 Cr

−68.15% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹2 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8069 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3912

FY 2024-25

0.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3912’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 3912’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3912

FY 2024-25

#17 of 23

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3912

Import-side rank: #15 of 23

At a glance

−37.13%

Export CAGR

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

#10034

National Export Rank

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

+168.52%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3912

Share of Sub-Chapter 3912 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 39121290

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 #7806

Balance

−16.20

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

17.01 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

0.59% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8145

Balance

−16.70

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−33.33% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

17.24 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+1.35% YoY

0.61% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7324

Balance

−33.97

Exports

1.45 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+168.52% YoY

0.20% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

35.42 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+105.45% YoY

1.08% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7655

Balance

−27.51

Exports

1.45 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

0.16% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

28.96 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−18.24% YoY

0.74% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8415

Balance

−10.93

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−52.41% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

11.62 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−59.88% YoY

0.23% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8426

Balance

−4.15

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+17.39% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

4.96 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−57.32% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #10034

Balance

−1.53

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−93.83% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

1.58 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−68.15% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 3912

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−37.13% /yr

Imports

−32.70% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3912 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,513.33 Cr

Import

₹5,488.05 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,974.72

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 39121290 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −37.13% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 39121290 have declined at a compound annual rate of −37.13% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 39121290 Ranked #10034 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39121290 ranks #10034 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3912, it ranks #17 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #8069 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 39121290 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39121290 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 168.52% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1.53 Crore in HSN Code 39121290 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.58 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.53 Crore — ranking #8069 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −32.70% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Cellulose acetates (Other)

India's imports under HSN Code 39121290 have grown at −32.70% CAGR, reaching ₹1.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 39121290 Contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 3912 Exports — Ranked #17

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3912, HSN Code 39121290 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #15).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 39121290 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 39121290 ?

It includes Cellulose acetates (Other)

Any common misclassification issue with Cellulose acetates (Other)?

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 Cellulose acetates (Other) is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Cellulose acetates (Other)?

Under HSN 39121290, Cellulose acetates (Other) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cellulose acetates (Other)?

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 Cellulose acetates (Other)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

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.