HSN Code 39123100: Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts

HSN Code 39123100 represents Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 39123100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
39	Plastics and articles thereof	3912	Cellulose and its chemical derivatives ,not elsewhere specified or included ,in primary forms	Cellulose ethers: Carboxymethyl cellulose and its salts	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Cellulose ethers: Carboxymethyl cellulose and its salts

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%

HSN Code	Description
39121110	Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Cellulose acetate flakes
39121120	Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Cellulose acetate moulding powder
39121130	Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Cellulose acetobutyrate moulding powder
39121140	Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Cellulose nitrate, dynamic grade
39121190	Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Other
39121210	Cellulose acetates : Plasticised: Cellulose acetate flakes
39121220	Cellulose acetates : Plasticised: Cellulose acetate moulding powder
39121230	Cellulose acetates : Plasticised: Cellulose acetobutyrate moulding powder
39121290	Cellulose acetates : Plasticised: Other
39122011	Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): Non-plasticised : Moulding powders
39122019	Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): Non-plasticised : Other
39122021	Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): Plasticised : Moulding powders
39122029	Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): Plasticised : Other
39123911	Cellulose ethers: Other : Non-plascised : Ethylcellulose
39123912	Cellulose ethers: Other : Non-plascised : Methylcellulose
39123919	Cellulose ethers: Other : Non-plascised : Other cellulose ethers
39123921	Cellulose ethers: Other : Plascised : Ethyl cellulose
39123922	Cellulose ethers: Other : Plascised : Methyl cellulose
39123929	Cellulose ethers: Other : Plascised : Other cellulose ether
39129010	Other : Cellulose propionate and aceto propionate, non-plasticised
39129020	Other : Viscose sponge
39129090	Other : Other

HSN Code 39121110

Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Cellulose acetate flakes

HSN Code 39121120

Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Cellulose acetate moulding powder

HSN Code 39121130

Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Cellulose acetobutyrate moulding powder

HSN Code 39121140

Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Cellulose nitrate, dynamic grade

HSN Code 39121190

Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Other

HSN Code 39121210

Cellulose acetates : Plasticised: Cellulose acetate flakes

HSN Code 39121220

Cellulose acetates : Plasticised: Cellulose acetate moulding powder

HSN Code 39121230

Cellulose acetates : Plasticised: Cellulose acetobutyrate moulding powder

HSN Code 39121290

Cellulose acetates : Plasticised: Other

HSN Code 39122011

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

HSN Code 39122019

Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): Non-plasticised : Other

HSN Code 39122021

Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): Plasticised : Moulding powders

HSN Code 39122029

Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): Plasticised : Other

HSN Code 39123911

Cellulose ethers: Other : Non-plascised : Ethylcellulose

HSN Code 39123912

Cellulose ethers: Other : Non-plascised : Methylcellulose

HSN Code 39123919

Cellulose ethers: Other : Non-plascised : Other cellulose ethers

HSN Code 39123921

Cellulose ethers: Other : Plascised : Ethyl cellulose

HSN Code 39123922

Cellulose ethers: Other : Plascised : Methyl cellulose

HSN Code 39123929

Cellulose ethers: Other : Plascised : Other cellulose ether

HSN Code 39129010

Other : Cellulose propionate and aceto propionate, non-plasticised

HSN Code 39129020

Other : Viscose sponge

HSN Code 39129090

Other : Other

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What products are classified under HSN 39123100 ?

It includes Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts?

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 Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts?

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 Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts?

Under HSN 39123100, Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts?

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 Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts?

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 Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts is sold with other items?

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

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.

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