HSN Code 39131090: Alginic acid, Salts, esters

HSN Code 39131090 represents Alginic acid, Salts, esters under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Alginic acid, Salts, esters correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 39131090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Alginic acid, Salts, esters.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 39131090

HSN Code 39131090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Alginic acid, its salts and esters : Other

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%

What does HSN Code 39131090 not include?

Alginic acid, Salts, esters does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 39131090 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

+21.05% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹53 Cr

+9.66% vs FY 2023-24

0.0009% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹50 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10258 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3913

FY 2024-25

3.16%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3913’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 7.22% of Sub-Chapter 3913’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3913

FY 2024-25

#4 of 7

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3913

Import-side rank: #4 of 7

At a glance

−0.38%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#7202

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+88.95%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

3.16%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3913

Share of Sub-Chapter 3913 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 39131090

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #6450

Balance

−45.53

Exports

3.06 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

YoY

5.12% of Sub-Ch. 3913

Imports

48.59 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

YoY

13.49% of Sub-Ch. 3913

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6823

Balance

−33.74

Exports

2.20 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−28.10% YoY

4.72% of Sub-Ch. 3913

Imports

35.94 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−26.03% YoY

11.44% of Sub-Ch. 3913

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7088

Balance

−27.21

Exports

1.81 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−17.73% YoY

7.08% of Sub-Ch. 3913

Imports

29.02 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−19.25% YoY

8.24% of Sub-Ch. 3913

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6774

Balance

−36.38

Exports

3.42 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+88.95% YoY

8.90% of Sub-Ch. 3913

Imports

39.80 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+37.15% YoY

6.97% of Sub-Ch. 3913

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6953

Balance

−51.91

Exports

3.15 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−7.89% YoY

3.34% of Sub-Ch. 3913

Imports

55.06 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+38.34% YoY

7.40% of Sub-Ch. 3913

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7354

Balance

−46.27

Exports

2.47 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−21.59% YoY

1.95% of Sub-Ch. 3913

Imports

48.74 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−11.48% YoY

5.92% of Sub-Ch. 3913

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7202

Balance

−50.46

Exports

2.99 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+21.05% YoY

3.16% of Sub-Ch. 3913

Imports

53.45 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+9.66% YoY

7.22% of Sub-Ch. 3913

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−0.38% /yr

Imports

1.60% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3913 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹94.72 Cr

Import

₹740.75 Cr

Trade Balance

−646.03

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 39131090 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −0.38% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 39131090 have declined at a compound annual rate of −0.38% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 39131090 Ranked #7202 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39131090 ranks #7202 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3913, it ranks #4 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #10258 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 39131090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39131090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 88.95% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹50.46 Crore in HSN Code 39131090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹53.45 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.99 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹50.46 Crore — ranking #10258 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 1.60% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Alginic acid, Salts, esters

India's imports under HSN Code 39131090 have grown at 1.60% CAGR, reaching ₹53.45 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 39131090 Contributes 3.16% of Sub-Chapter 3913 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3913, HSN Code 39131090 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 3.16% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.22% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 39131090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 39131090 ?

It includes Alginic acid, Salts, esters

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Alginic acid, Salts, esters?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Alginic acid, Salts, esters?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Alginic acid, Salts, esters?

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 much GST applies to Alginic acid, Salts, esters?

Under HSN 39131090, Alginic acid, Salts, esters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Alginic acid, Salts, esters?

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.

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.