--- title: "HSN Code for Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin | HSN 39139020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 39139020 related to Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39139020/" --- # HSN Code 39139020: Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin - [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 3913: Natural polymers in primary forms](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3913/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Hardened proteins (such as hardened casein, gelatin) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 39139020 ? It includes Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin ### Any common misclassification issue with Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How much GST applies to Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin? Under HSN 39139020, Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin? 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 Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin? 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 Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 39139020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1 Cr (−62.76% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹9 Cr (−9.57% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹7 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8848 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3913: 1.51% of its exports; import side 1.17% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3913: #6 of 7 by export value; import-side #7 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 2.68% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #7908 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +433.33% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3913: 1.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 39139020 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. 3913 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3913 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1.22 | 0.0001% | — | 2.04% | 16.88 | 0.0005% | — | 4.69% | −15.66 | #7439 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −53.28% | 1.22% | 15.88 | 0.0005% | −5.92% | 5.05% | −15.31 | #8094 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −78.95% | 0.47% | 16.99 | 0.0006% | +6.99% | 4.82% | −16.87 | #9138 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +433.33% | 1.67% | 9.12 | 0.0002% | −46.32% | 1.60% | −8.48 | #8394 | | FY 2022-23 | 1.17 | 0.0000% | +82.81% | 1.24% | 6.89 | 0.0001% | −24.45% | 0.93% | −5.72 | #7966 | | FY 2023-24 | 3.84 | 0.0001% | +228.21% | 3.03% | 9.61 | 0.0002% | +39.48% | 1.17% | −5.77 | #6878 | | FY 2024-25 | 1.43 | 0.0000% | −62.76% | 1.51% | 8.69 | 0.0001% | −9.57% | 1.17% | −7.26 | #7908 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 2.68%/yr, imports -10.48%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 39139020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 2.68% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 39139020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.68% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.43 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 39139020 ranked #7908 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39139020 ranks #7908 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3913, it ranks #6 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #8848 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 39139020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39139020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 433.33% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹7.26 Crore in HSN Code 39139020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹8.69 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.43 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹7.26 Crore — ranking #8848 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -10.48% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin India's imports under HSN Code 39139020 have grown at -10.48% CAGR, reaching ₹8.69 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 39139020 contributes 1.51% of Sub-Chapter 3913 exports — ranked #6 Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3913, HSN Code 39139020 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.17% share (rank #7). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3913 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 39139090: Natural & Modified Polymers (Primary Forms) \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39139090/) | ₹56 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 39131010: Alginic acid, salts, esters: Sodium alginate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39131010/) | ₹25 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 39139019: Chemical derivatives of natural rubber: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39139019/) | ₹8 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 39131090: Alginic acid, Salts, esters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39131090/) | ₹3 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 39139011: Chlorinated rubber](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39139011/) | ₹2 Cr | | #6 | HSN Code 39139020: Hardened proteins like casein, gelatin (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 39139030: Other \| Dextran](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39139030/) | < ₹1 Crore |