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# HSN Code 39171010: Hardened Protein Sausage Casings

- [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 3917: Plastic tubes & fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3917/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials: Of hardened protein | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 39171010 ?

It includes Hardened Protein Sausage Casings

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Hardened Protein Sausage Casings is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Hardened Protein Sausage Casings; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Hardened Protein Sausage Casings?

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 Hardened Protein Sausage Casings?

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 Hardened Protein Sausage Casings?

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 Hardened Protein Sausage Casings?

Under HSN 39171010, Hardened Protein Sausage Casings attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hardened Protein Sausage Casings?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 39171010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−25.93% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (−89.32% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4566 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3917: 0.11% of its exports; import side 0.08%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3917: #16 of 22 by export value; import-side #19

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -24.34% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7136 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +93.67% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3917: 0.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 39171010

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. 3917 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3917 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 16.90 | 0.0007% | — | 1.24% | 4.37 | 0.0001% | — | 0.32% | +12.53 | #4311 |
| FY 2019-20 | 32.73 | 0.0015% | +93.67% | 2.52% | 2.80 | 0.0001% | −35.93% | 0.21% | +29.93 | #3488 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7.51 | 0.0003% | −77.05% | 0.54% | 1.15 | 0.0000% | −58.93% | 0.08% | +6.36 | #5425 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.34 | 0.0001% | −68.84% | 0.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −17.39% | 0.05% | +1.39 | #7162 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.26 | 0.0001% | +39.32% | 0.14% | 1.96 | 0.0000% | +106.32% | 0.09% | +1.30 | #6914 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.28 | 0.0001% | +31.29% | 0.18% | 21.35 | 0.0004% | +989.29% | 0.89% | −17.07 | #6762 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.17 | 0.0001% | −25.93% | 0.11% | 2.28 | 0.0000% | −89.32% | 0.08% | +0.89 | #7136 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -24.34%/yr, imports -10.28%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 39171010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -24.34% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 39171010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -24.34% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹16.90 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39171010 ranked #7136 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39171010 ranks #7136 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3917, it ranks #16 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #4566 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 39171010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39171010 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 93.67% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.89 Crore in HSN Code 39171010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.17 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.28 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.89 Crore — ranking #4566 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -10.28% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hardened Protein Sausage Casings

India's imports under HSN Code 39171010 have grown at -10.28% CAGR, reaching ₹2.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39171010 contributes 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 3917 exports — ranked #16

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3917, HSN Code 39171010 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.08% share (rank #19).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3917

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 39172390: Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid: Of polymers of vinyl chloride: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39172390/) | ₹609 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 39174000: Fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39174000/) | ₹568 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 39173100: Polycarbonates and Other Polymers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39173100/) | ₹468 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 39173990: Other tubes, pipes and hoses : Other: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39173990/) | ₹379 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 39172990: Rigid plastic pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39172990/) | ₹221 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 39172110: Rigid Polyethylene Tubes, Pipes and Hoses: Plastics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39172110/) | ₹141 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 39172310: Rigid Tubes & Pipes of Vinyl Chloride Polymers: Seamless Tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39172310/) | ₹94 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 39172190: Rigid pipes: Polymers of ethylene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39172190/) | ₹93 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 39173300: Condensation/Rearrangement Polymerization Product Tubes/Pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39173300/) | ₹78 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 39173910: Flexible Unsaturated Polyester Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39173910/) | ₹70 Cr |
| #16 | HSN Code 39171010: Hardened Protein Sausage Casings (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |