3005 HSN Code: Wadding & gauze for medical purposes

HSN Sub Chapter 3005 represents Wadding & gauze for medical purposes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Wadding & gauze for medical purposes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 3005, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Wadding & gauze for medical purposes.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 3005

GST Rate for Wadding & gauze for medical purposes under HSN Code 3005. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

30

HSN Code

3005

HSN Description

Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 3005

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Wadding & gauze for medical purposes.

Tariff HSN

30051010

Description

Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer : Adhesive guaze

Tariff HSN

30051020

Description

Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer : Adhesive tape

Tariff HSN

30051090

Description

Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer : Other

Tariff HSN

30059010

Description

Other : Cotton wool, medicated

Tariff HSN

30059020

Description

Other : Poultice of kaolin

Tariff HSN

30059030

Description

Other : Lint, medicated

Tariff HSN

30059040

Description

Other : Bandages

Tariff HSN

30059050

Description

Other : Burn therapy dressing soaked in protective gel

Tariff HSN

30059060

Description

Other : Micro pores surgical tapes

Tariff HSN

30059070

Description

Other : Corn removers and callous removers

Tariff HSN

30059090

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 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

₹801 Cr

+34.56% vs FY 2023-24

0.0216% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹405 Cr

+11.79% vs FY 2023-24

0.0066% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹396 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #276 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 30

FY 2024-25

0.38%

Share of Chapter 30’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.61% of Chapter 30’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 30

FY 2024-25

#5 of 6

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 30

Import-side rank: #6 of 6

At a glance

12.67%

Export CAGR

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

#431

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+45.79%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.38%

Contribution to Ch. 30

Share of Chapter 30 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 3005

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 #465

Balance

+187.18

Exports

391.58 ₹ Cr

0.0171% share

— YoY

0.38% of Ch. 30

Imports

204.40 ₹ Cr

0.0057% share

— YoY

1.40% of Ch. 30

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #454

Balance

+171.85

Exports

404.22 ₹ Cr

0.0183% share

+3.23% YoY

0.35% of Ch. 30

Imports

232.37 ₹ Cr

0.0069% share

+13.68% YoY

1.41% of Ch. 30

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #449

Balance

+193.75

Exports

451.00 ₹ Cr

0.0210% share

+11.57% YoY

0.31% of Ch. 30

Imports

257.25 ₹ Cr

0.0088% share

+10.71% YoY

1.36% of Ch. 30

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #507

Balance

+137.37

Exports

438.88 ₹ Cr

0.0140% share

−2.69% YoY

0.30% of Ch. 30

Imports

301.51 ₹ Cr

0.0066% share

+17.21% YoY

1.18% of Ch. 30

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #455

Balance

+256.80

Exports

639.83 ₹ Cr

0.0177% share

+45.79% YoY

0.40% of Ch. 30

Imports

383.03 ₹ Cr

0.0067% share

+27.04% YoY

1.82% of Ch. 30

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #479

Balance

+232.69

Exports

595.38 ₹ Cr

0.0165% share

−6.95% YoY

0.33% of Ch. 30

Imports

362.69 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

−5.31% YoY

1.69% of Ch. 30

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #431

Balance

+395.67

Exports

801.13 ₹ Cr

0.0216% share

+34.56% YoY

0.38% of Ch. 30

Imports

405.46 ₹ Cr

0.0066% share

+11.79% YoY

1.61% of Ch. 30

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

12.67% /yr

Imports

12.09% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 30 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,08,128.62 Cr

Import

₹25,224.54 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,82,904.08

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 12.67% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹391.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹801.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 Ranked #431 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 ranks #431 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 30, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #276 of 1233.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 45.79% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹395.67 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹801.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹405.46 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹395.67 Crore — ranking #276 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 12.09% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Wadding & gauze for medical purposes

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 have grown at 12.09% CAGR, reaching ₹405.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 Contributes 0.38% of Chapter 30 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 6 subchapters under Chapter 30, HSN Sub-Chapter 3005 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.38% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.61% share (rank #6).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 3005 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 3005

It includes Wadding & gauze for medical purposes

What misclassification mistakes happen with Wadding & gauze for medical purposes?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Wadding & gauze for medical purposes?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

Any special steps when selling Wadding & gauze for medical purposes through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Wadding & gauze for medical purposes?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Wadding & gauze for medical purposes is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

What should my invoice and records include for Wadding & gauze for medical purposes?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Wadding & gauze for medical purposes?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Wadding & gauze for medical purposes are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

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.

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