--- title: "3601 HSN Code | HSN Code for Propellant powders in India" description: "Know more about 3601 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 3601 covering Propellant powders." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3601/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 3601: Propellant powders Propellant powders Part of [Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 36010010 | [Propellant Powders \| Blasting Powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36010010/) | | 36010020 | [Propellant Powders \| Gun Powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36010020/) | | 36010090 | [Propellant Powders \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36010090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 3601 It includes Propellant powders ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Propellant powders? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Propellant powders are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Propellant powders? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Propellant powders 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. ### How should I document Propellant powders sent for job work? Use a delivery challan for sending Propellant powders to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN. ### What should my invoice and records include for Propellant powders? 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. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Propellant powders? 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. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Propellant powders? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹662 Cr (+2,052.06% YoY) — 0.0179% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹44 Cr (+297.83% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹618 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #241 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 36: 20.39% of its exports; import side 22.15% - Rank within Chapter 36: #3 of 6 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 404.84% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #470 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +3,357.30% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Ch. 36: 20.39% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 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 Ch. 36 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 36 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.04 | #1194 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.00% | 0.00% | 2.30 | 0.0001% | — | 4.40% | −2.29 | #1191 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,500.00% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.26 | #1157 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −26.92% | 0.02% | — | — | — | — | — | #1167 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +368.42% | 0.06% | 9.34 | 0.0002% | — | 7.82% | −8.45 | #1145 | | FY 2023-24 | 30.77 | 0.0009% | +3,357.30% | 1.58% | 11.06 | 0.0002% | +18.42% | 6.50% | +19.71 | #961 | | FY 2024-25 | 662.19 | 0.0179% | +2,052.06% | 20.39% | 44.00 | 0.0007% | +297.83% | 22.15% | +618.19 | #470 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 404.84%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 404.84% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 have grown at a compound annual rate of 404.84% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹662.19 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 ranked #470 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 ranks #470 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 36, it ranks #3 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #241 of 1233. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 3,357.30% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹618.19 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹662.19 Cr exceeded imports of ₹44.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹618.19 Crore — ranking #241 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 contributes 20.39% of Chapter 36 exports — ranked #3 Among the 6 sub-chapters under Chapter 36, HSN Sub-Chapter 3601 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 20.39% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 22.15% share (rank #3). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 36 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3602: Prepared explosives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3602/) | ₹1,439 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3603: Safety fuses & detonators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3603/) | ₹692 Cr | | #3 | HSN Sub-Chapter 3601: Propellant powders (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹662 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3605: Non-pyrotechnic matches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3605/) | ₹436 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3606: Ferro-cerium Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3606/) | ₹15 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3604: Fireworks & pyrotechnics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3604/) | ₹4 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 3602 | [Prepared explosives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3602/) | | 3603 | [Safety fuses & detonators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3603/) | | 3604 | [Fireworks & pyrotechnics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3604/) | | 3605 | [Non-pyrotechnic matches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3605/) | | 3606 | [Ferro-cerium Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3606/) |