HSN Code 39231010: Plastic Containers for Media

HSN Code 39231010 represents Plastic Containers for Media under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Plastic Containers for Media correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 39231010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Plastic Containers for Media.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 39231010

HSN Code 39231010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles: Plastic containers for audio or video cassettes, cassette tapes, floppy disk and similar articles

Chapter

39 - Plastics and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

3923 - Baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 39231010 not include?

Plastic Containers for Media does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 39231020

Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles: Watch-box, jewellery box and similar containers of plastics

HSN Code 39231040

Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles: Packing for accommodating connectors

HSN Code 39232910

Sacks and bags (including cones): Of other plastics: Of poly (vinyl chloride)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 39231010 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

₹11 Cr

−29.59% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹10 Cr

−15.98% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4507 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3923

FY 2024-25

0.11%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3923’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.30% of Sub-Chapter 3923’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3923

FY 2024-25

#12 of 16

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3923

Import-side rank: #13 of 16

At a glance

13.89%

Export CAGR

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

#5659

National Export Rank

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

+114.33%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.11%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3923

Share of Sub-Chapter 3923 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 39231010

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 #5815

Balance

−5.21

Exports

5.17 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 3923

Imports

10.38 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

0.43% of Sub-Ch. 3923

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5187

Balance

+3.34

Exports

8.75 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+69.25% YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 3923

Imports

5.41 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−47.88% YoY

0.24% of Sub-Ch. 3923

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5633

Balance

+2.20

Exports

6.35 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−27.43% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 3923

Imports

4.15 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−23.29% YoY

0.20% of Sub-Ch. 3923

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5085

Balance

+8.39

Exports

13.61 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+114.33% YoY

0.16% of Sub-Ch. 3923

Imports

5.22 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+25.78% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 3923

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5047

Balance

+8.06

Exports

15.13 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+11.17% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 3923

Imports

7.07 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+35.44% YoY

0.24% of Sub-Ch. 3923

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5080

Balance

+3.82

Exports

16.02 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+5.88% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 3923

Imports

12.20 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+72.56% YoY

0.41% of Sub-Ch. 3923

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5659

Balance

+1.03

Exports

11.28 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−29.59% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 3923

Imports

10.25 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−15.98% YoY

0.30% of Sub-Ch. 3923

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

13.89% /yr

Imports

−0.21% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 3923 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹9,898.33 Cr

Import

₹3,376.00 Cr

Trade Balance

+6,522.33

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 39231010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 13.89% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 39231010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.17 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 39231010 Ranked #5659 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39231010 ranks #5659 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3923, it ranks #12 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #4507 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 39231010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39231010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 114.33% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1.03 Crore in HSN Code 39231010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹11.28 Cr exceeded imports of ₹10.25 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.03 Crore — ranking #4507 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −0.21% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Plastic Containers for Media

India's imports under HSN Code 39231010 have grown at −0.21% CAGR, reaching ₹10.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 39231010 Contributes 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 3923 Exports — Ranked #12

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3923, HSN Code 39231010 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.30% share (rank #13).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 39231010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 39231010 ?

It includes Plastic Containers for Media

Any common misclassification issue with Plastic Containers for Media?

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 Plastic Containers for Media?

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

How much GST applies to Plastic Containers for Media?

Under HSN 39231010, Plastic Containers for Media attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plastic Containers for Media?

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 Plastic Containers for Media?

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 Plastic Containers for Media is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Plastic Containers for Media; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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.