HSN Code 39131010 represents Alginic acid, salts, esters: Sodium alginate under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Alginic acid, salts, esters: Sodium alginate correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 39131010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Alginic acid, salts, esters: Sodium alginate.
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HSN Code 39131010 relates to the following description.
Plastics and articles thereof
Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid)and modified natural polymers (for example,hardened proteins , chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included , in primary forms
Alginic acid, its salts and esters : Sodium alginate
9%
9%
18%
0%
Description of Goods
Alginic acid, its salts and esters : Sodium alginate
Chapter
39 - Plastics and articles thereof
Sub Chapter
3913 - Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid)and modified natural polymers (for example,hardened proteins , chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included , in primary forms
CGST
9%
SGST
9%
IGST
18%
CESS
0%
Alginic acid, salts, esters: Sodium alginate does not include products with the following descriptions.
Alginic acid, its salts and esters : Other
Other : Chemical derivatives of natural rubber: Chlorinated rubber
Other : Chemical derivatives of natural rubber: Other
Other : Hardened proteins (such as hardened casein, gelatin)
Other : Dextran
Other : Other
Alginic acid, its salts and esters : Other
Other : Chemical derivatives of natural rubber: Chlorinated rubber
Other : Chemical derivatives of natural rubber: Other
Other : Hardened proteins (such as hardened casein, gelatin)
Other : Dextran
Other : Other
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India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹25 Cr
0.0006% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹86 Cr
0.0013% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹61 Cr
Surplus rank #10468 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 3913
FY 2025-2626.67%
Share of Sub-Chapter 3913’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 9.38% of Sub-Chapter 3913’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3913
FY 2025-26#2 of 7
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3913
Import-side rank: #3 of 7
At a glance
13.85%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#4755
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+213.65%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
26.67%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3913
Share of Sub-Chapter 3913 exports in FY 2025-26
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−71.34
Exports
9.97 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
— YoY
16.67% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Imports
81.31 ₹ Cr
0.0023% share
— YoY
22.58% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Balance
−71.50
Exports
3.04 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−69.51% YoY
6.52% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Imports
74.54 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
−8.33% YoY
23.72% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Balance
−47.28
Exports
2.71 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−10.86% YoY
10.59% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Imports
49.99 ₹ Cr
0.0017% share
−32.94% YoY
14.19% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Balance
−55.29
Exports
8.50 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+213.65% YoY
22.12% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Imports
63.79 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
+27.61% YoY
11.17% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Balance
−55.04
Exports
26.37 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
+210.24% YoY
27.92% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Imports
81.41 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
+27.62% YoY
10.94% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Balance
−35.53
Exports
46.53 ₹ Cr
0.0013% share
+76.45% YoY
36.68% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Imports
82.06 ₹ Cr
0.0015% share
+0.80% YoY
9.97% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Balance
−49.95
Exports
24.82 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
−46.66% YoY
26.20% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Imports
74.77 ₹ Cr
0.0012% share
−8.88% YoY
10.09% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Balance
−61.06
Exports
24.72 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
−0.40% YoY
26.67% of Sub-Ch. 3913
Imports
85.78 ₹ Cr
0.0013% share
+14.73% YoY
9.38% of Sub-Ch. 3913
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
13.85% /yr
Imports
0.77% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹92.68 Cr
Import
₹914.45 Cr
Trade Balance
−821.77
India's exports under HSN Code 39131010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.85% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.97 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹24.72 Crore in FY 2025-26.
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 39131010 ranks #4755 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3913, it ranks #2 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #10468 of 12872.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39131010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 213.65% over the prior year.
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹85.78 Cr exceeded exports of ₹24.72 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹61.06 Crore — ranking #10468 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 39131010 have grown at 0.77% CAGR, reaching ₹85.78 Crore in FY 2025-26.
Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3913, HSN Code 39131010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 26.67% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 9.38% share (rank #3).
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 39131010 and GST compliance.
It includes Alginic acid, salts, esters: Sodium alginate
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.
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Alginic acid, salts, esters: Sodium alginate; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
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.
Under HSN 39131010, Alginic acid, salts, esters: Sodium alginate attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.