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# HSN Code 39123912: Methylcellulose, non-plasticised

- [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 ethers: Other : Non-plascised : Methylcellulose | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 39123912 ?

It includes Methylcellulose, non-plasticised

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Methylcellulose, non-plasticised?

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 Methylcellulose, non-plasticised?

Under HSN 39123912, Methylcellulose, non-plasticised attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Methylcellulose, non-plasticised?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Methylcellulose, non-plasticised?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Methylcellulose, non-plasticised?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 39123912 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+148.94% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹47 Cr (+36.99% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹45 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10160 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3912: 0.15% of its exports; import side 0.85%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3912: #12 of 23 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.90% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7459 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +264.38% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3912: 0.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 39123912

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 | 1.86 | 0.0001% | — | 0.33% | 29.19 | 0.0008% | — | 1.02% | −27.33 | #7035 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.46 | 0.0001% | −21.51% | 0.26% | 66.51 | 0.0020% | +127.85% | 2.35% | −65.05 | #7243 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.32 | 0.0002% | +264.38% | 0.74% | 61.90 | 0.0021% | −6.93% | 1.89% | −56.58 | #5870 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.65% | 0.08% | 20.26 | 0.0004% | −67.27% | 0.52% | −19.55 | #8298 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.71 | 0.0000% | +140.85% | 0.15% | 28.35 | 0.0005% | +39.93% | 0.56% | −26.64 | #7598 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −45.03% | 0.07% | 34.25 | 0.0006% | +20.81% | 0.72% | −33.31 | #8298 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.34 | 0.0001% | +148.94% | 0.15% | 46.92 | 0.0008% | +36.99% | 0.85% | −44.58 | #7459 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.90%/yr, imports 8.23%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 39123912 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.90% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 39123912 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.90% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39123912 ranked #7459 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39123912 ranks #7459 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3912, it ranks #12 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #10160 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 39123912 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39123912 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 264.38% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹44.58 Crore in HSN Code 39123912 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹46.92 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.34 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹44.58 Crore — ranking #10160 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.23% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Methylcellulose, non-plasticised

India's imports under HSN Code 39123912 have grown at 8.23% CAGR, reaching ₹46.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39123912 contributes 0.15% of Sub-Chapter 3912 exports — ranked #12

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3912, HSN Code 39123912 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.85% share (rank #8).

## 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 |
| #12 | HSN Code 39123912: Methylcellulose, non-plasticised (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |