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# HSN Code 44039918: Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus)

- [Section 09: Guide to HSN Section 09](https://busy.in/hsn/section-09/)
- [Chapter 44: Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-44/)
- [Sub-chapter 4403: Seamless iron & steel pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4403/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Other : Andaman Padauk (Pterocarous dalbaergiodes) Bonsum (Phoebe goalparensis) Gurgan (Dipterocarpus alatus) Khair (Acacia Catechu) Lampati (Duabanga grandiflora) Laurel (Terminalia alata) Paliwood (Palaquium Elliplicum) and Red Sanders (Pterocar pus Sautaninus) and Rose wood (Dalbergea Latifolio) : Red Sanders(Pterocar pus Sautatinus) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 44039918 ?

It includes Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus)?

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 Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus)?

Under HSN 44039918, Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus)?

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 Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus)?

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 44039918 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹60 Cr (−80.76% YoY) — 0.0016% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹60 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2026 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4403: 84.17% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4403: #1 of 56 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -32.33% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3375 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +797.86% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4403: 84.17% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 44039918

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. 4403 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4403 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 621.71 | 0.0272% | — | 98.66% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +621.71 | #529 |
| FY 2019-20 | 132.65 | 0.0060% | −78.66% | 90.96% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +131.93 | #1697 |
| FY 2020-21 | 28.93 | 0.0013% | −78.19% | 82.59% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +28.93 | #3716 |
| FY 2021-22 | 213.45 | 0.0068% | +637.82% | 90.29% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +213.45 | #1589 |
| FY 2022-23 | 34.57 | 0.0010% | −83.80% | 51.11% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +34.57 | #3961 |
| FY 2023-24 | 310.39 | 0.0086% | +797.86% | 94.21% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +310.39 | #1361 |
| FY 2024-25 | 59.72 | 0.0016% | −80.76% | 84.17% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +59.72 | #3375 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -32.33%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 44039918 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -32.33% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 44039918 have declined at a compound annual rate of -32.33% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹621.71 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹59.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 44039918 ranked #3375 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 44039918 ranks #3375 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4403, it ranks #1 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #2026 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 44039918 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 44039918 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 797.86% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹59.72 Crore in HSN Code 44039918 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹59.72 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹59.72 Crore — ranking #2026 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 44039918 contributes 84.17% of Sub-Chapter 4403 exports — ranked #1

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4403, HSN Code 44039918 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 84.17% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4403

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 44039918: Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus) (this hsn code) | ₹60 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 44039922: Sandal Wood](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44039922/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 44039919: Rose Wood (Dalbergea Latifolio)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44039919/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 44039800: Other \| Of Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Spp.)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44039800/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 44039990: Other Wood (Sal/Sandal/Semul/Walnut/Sissoo/Cedar)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44039990/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 44034200: Other, Of Tropical Wood \| Teak](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44034200/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | [HSN Code 44032190: Hardwood Timber, Unassembled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44032190/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 44032610: Saw logs and veneer logs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44032610/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 44032690: Other, Coniferous \| Other\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44032690/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 44034900: Other, of tropical wood: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44034900/) | < ₹1 Crore |