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# HSN Code 39123929: Cellulose ethers: Other

- [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 : Plascised : Other cellulose ether | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 39123929 ?

It includes Cellulose ethers: Other

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cellulose ethers: Other?

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 ethers: Other?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cellulose ethers: 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cellulose ethers: Other is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Cellulose ethers: Other?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 39123929 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹22 Cr (+39.95% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,461 Cr (+20.31% YoY) — 0.0240% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,439 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12333 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3912: 1.45% of its exports; import side 26.62%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3912: #6 of 23 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.89% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4756 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +74.65% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3912: 1.45% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 39123929

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 | 10.05 | 0.0004% | — | 1.78% | 612.39 | 0.0171% | — | 21.33% | −602.34 | #4983 |
| FY 2019-20 | 8.27 | 0.0004% | −17.71% | 1.46% | 630.53 | 0.0188% | +2.96% | 22.26% | −622.26 | #5247 |
| FY 2020-21 | 8.29 | 0.0004% | +0.24% | 1.15% | 759.24 | 0.0261% | +20.41% | 23.20% | −750.95 | #5331 |
| FY 2021-22 | 11.40 | 0.0004% | +37.52% | 1.27% | 1,058.60 | 0.0232% | +39.43% | 27.16% | −1,047.20 | #5312 |
| FY 2022-23 | 19.91 | 0.0005% | +74.65% | 1.71% | 1,422.67 | 0.0247% | +34.39% | 28.14% | −1,402.76 | #4675 |
| FY 2023-24 | 15.67 | 0.0004% | −21.30% | 1.24% | 1,214.40 | 0.0216% | −14.64% | 25.41% | −1,198.73 | #5109 |
| FY 2024-25 | 21.93 | 0.0006% | +39.95% | 1.45% | 1,461.01 | 0.0240% | +20.31% | 26.62% | −1,439.08 | #4756 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.89%/yr, imports 15.59%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 39123929 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.89% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 39123929 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹10.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹21.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39123929 ranked #4756 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39123929 ranks #4756 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3912, it ranks #6 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #12333 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 39123929 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39123929 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 74.65% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,439.08 Crore in HSN Code 39123929 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,461.01 Cr exceeded exports of ₹21.93 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,439.08 Crore — ranking #12333 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.59% CAGR signals rising demand for Cellulose ethers: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 39123929 have grown at 15.59% CAGR, reaching ₹1,461.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39123929 contributes 1.45% of Sub-Chapter 3912 exports — ranked #6

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3912, HSN Code 39123929 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.45% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 26.62% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |