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# HSN Code 39122021: Cellulose nitrates (Plasticised, Moulding powders)

- [Section 07: Guide to HSN Section 07](https://busy.in/hsn/section-07/)
- [Chapter 39: Plastics and Articles Thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-39/)
- [Sub-chapter 3912: Cellulose & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3912/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): Plasticised : Moulding powders | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 39122021 ?

It includes Cellulose nitrates (Plasticised, Moulding powders)

### Any common misclassification issue with Cellulose nitrates (Plasticised, Moulding powders)?

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 Cellulose nitrates (Plasticised, Moulding powders)?

Under HSN 39122021, Cellulose nitrates (Plasticised, Moulding powders) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cellulose nitrates (Plasticised, Moulding powders)?

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 Cellulose nitrates (Plasticised, Moulding powders)?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Cellulose nitrates (Plasticised, Moulding powders) is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 39122021 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5588 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3912: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3912: #18 of 23 by export value

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3912: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 39122021

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. 3912 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3912 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | −0.02 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.18 | #9322 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #10437 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 39122021 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 39122021

India exported ₹0.01 Crore worth of Cellulose nitrates (Plasticised, Moulding powders) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 39122021 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39122021 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3912, it ranks #18 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #5588 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 39122021 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39122021 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.01 Crore in HSN Code 39122021 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.01 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.01 Crore — ranking #5588 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 39122021 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 3912 exports — ranked #18

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3912, HSN Code 39122021 ranks #18 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3912

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 39129090: Other cellulose and chemical derivatives in primary forms](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39129090/) | ₹1,021 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 39123100: Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39123100/) | ₹123 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 39122029: Cellulose nitrates: Plasticised](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39122029/) | ₹107 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 39123919: Non-plasticized cellulose ethers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39123919/) | ₹104 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 39122019: Non-plasticised cellulose nitrates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39122019/) | ₹90 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 39123929: Cellulose ethers: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39123929/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 39123911: Ethylcellulose, non-plasticized](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39123911/) | ₹21 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 39121190: Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39121190/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 39129010: Cellulose propionate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39129010/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 39123922: Methyl cellulose](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39123922/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #18 | HSN Code 39122021: Cellulose nitrates (Plasticised, Moulding powders) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |