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HSN Code 39123912: Methylcellulose, non-plasticised

HSN Code 39123912 represents Methylcellulose, non-plasticised under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Methylcellulose, non-plasticised correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 39123912, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Methylcellulose, non-plasticised.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 39123912

HSN Code 39123912 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Cellulose ethers: Other : Non-plascised : Methylcellulose

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 39123912 not include?

Methylcellulose, non-plasticised 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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 39123912 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹1 Cr

−47.01% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹70 Cr

+49.25% vs FY 2024-25

0.0010% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹69 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10548 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3912

FY 2025-26

0.07%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3912’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 1.23% of Sub-Chapter 3912’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3912

FY 2025-26

#13 of 23

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

Import-side rank: #8 of 23

At a glance

−5.63%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#8218

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+264.38%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.07%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3912

Share of Sub-Chapter 3912 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 39123912

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7035

Balance

−27.33

Exports

1.86 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.33% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

29.19 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

1.02% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7243

Balance

−65.05

Exports

1.46 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−21.51% YoY

0.26% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

66.51 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+127.85% YoY

2.35% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5870

Balance

−56.58

Exports

5.32 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+264.38% YoY

0.74% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

61.90 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

−6.93% YoY

1.89% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8298

Balance

−19.55

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−86.65% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

20.26 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−67.27% YoY

0.52% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7598

Balance

−26.64

Exports

1.71 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+140.85% YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

28.35 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+39.93% YoY

0.56% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8298

Balance

−33.31

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−45.03% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

34.25 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+20.81% YoY

0.72% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7459

Balance

−44.58

Exports

2.34 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+148.94% YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

46.92 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+36.99% YoY

0.85% of Sub-Ch. 3912

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #8218

Balance

−68.79

Exports

1.24 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−47.01% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 3912

Imports

70.03 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+49.25% YoY

1.23% of Sub-Ch. 3912

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−5.63% /yr

Imports

13.32% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3912 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1,892.02 Cr

Import

₹5,677.89 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,785.87

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 39123912 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −5.63% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 39123912 have declined at a compound annual rate of −5.63% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.24 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 39123912 Ranked #8218 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 39123912 ranks #8218 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3912, it ranks #13 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #10548 of 12872.

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 ₹68.79 Crore in HSN Code 39123912 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹70.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.24 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹68.79 Crore — ranking #10548 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 13.32% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Methylcellulose, non-plasticised

India's imports under HSN Code 39123912 have grown at 13.32% CAGR, reaching ₹70.03 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 39123912 Contributes 0.07% of Sub-Chapter 3912 Exports — Ranked #13

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3912, HSN Code 39123912 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 0.07% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 1.23% share (rank #8).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 39123912 and GST compliance.

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.

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