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# HSN Sub-chapter 3801: Artificial graphite products

Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures

Part of [Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/).

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 38011000 | [Artificial Graphite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38011000/) |
| 38012000 | [Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38012000/) |
| 38013000 | [Carbonaceous pastes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38013000/) |
| 38019000 | [Activated Carbon](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38019000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3801

It includes Artificial graphite products

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Artificial graphite products?

If your outward supply of Artificial graphite products is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

### How are warranty replacements of Artificial graphite products handled?

If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.

### Any import/export nuance for Artificial graphite products?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

### What should my invoice and records include for Artificial graphite products?

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 should I document Artificial graphite products sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Artificial graphite products 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹513 Cr (+4.62% YoY) — 0.0138% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,078 Cr (−15.76% YoY) — 0.0177% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹565 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #882 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 38: 0.87% of its exports; import side 1.59%
- Rank within Chapter 38: #11 of 27 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #527 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +45.07% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 38: 0.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 3801

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. 38 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 38 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 374.55 | 0.0163% | — | 1.16% | 673.93 | 0.0188% | — | 1.61% | −299.38 | #477 |
| FY 2019-20 | 355.59 | 0.0161% | −5.06% | 1.00% | 487.07 | 0.0145% | −27.73% | 1.25% | −131.48 | #486 |
| FY 2020-21 | 282.00 | 0.0131% | −20.70% | 0.74% | 542.24 | 0.0186% | +11.33% | 1.20% | −260.24 | #536 |
| FY 2021-22 | 409.10 | 0.0130% | +45.07% | 0.78% | 812.58 | 0.0178% | +49.86% | 1.39% | −403.48 | #524 |
| FY 2022-23 | 413.69 | 0.0114% | +1.12% | 0.65% | 1,200.89 | 0.0209% | +47.79% | 1.83% | −787.20 | #551 |
| FY 2023-24 | 490.12 | 0.0135% | +18.48% | 0.90% | 1,279.66 | 0.0228% | +6.56% | 2.08% | −789.54 | #526 |
| FY 2024-25 | 512.74 | 0.0138% | +4.62% | 0.87% | 1,077.98 | 0.0177% | −15.76% | 1.59% | −565.24 | #527 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.37%/yr, imports 8.14%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.37% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹374.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹512.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 ranked #527 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 ranks #527 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 38, it ranks #11 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #882 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 45.07% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹565.24 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,077.98 Cr exceeded exports of ₹512.74 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹565.24 Crore — ranking #882 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.14% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Artificial graphite products

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 have grown at 8.14% CAGR, reaching ₹1,077.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 contributes 0.87% of Chapter 38 exports — ranked #11

Among the 27 sub-chapters under Chapter 38, HSN Sub-Chapter 3801 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.87% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.59% share (rank #12).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 38

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3808: Agricultural pesticides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3808/) | ₹36,141 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3824: Chemical products for moulds & cores](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3824/) | ₹4,037 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3823: Fatty acids & industrial oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3823/) | ₹3,612 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3802: Activated carbon & animal black](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3802/) | ₹3,183 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3811: Additives for mineral oils & liquids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3811/) | ₹3,077 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3822: Diagnostic reagents](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3822/) | ₹1,961 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3812: Rubber/plastic compound accelerators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3812/) | ₹1,889 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3815: Catalytic preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3815/) | ₹1,693 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3809: Textile dyeing & fixing agents](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3809/) | ₹638 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3816/) | ₹636 Cr |
| #11 | HSN Sub-Chapter 3801: Artificial graphite products (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹513 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 3802 | [Activated carbon & animal black](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3802/) |
| 3803 | [Tall Oil, whether or not refined](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3803/) |
| 3804 | [Wood pulp residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3804/) |
| 3805 | [Turpentine & terpenic oils, pine oil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3805/) |
| 3806 | [Prepared fish & caviar](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3806/) |
| 3807 | [Wood tar and resins](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3807/) |
| 3808 | [Agricultural pesticides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3808/) |
| 3809 | [Textile dyeing & fixing agents](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3809/) |
| 3810 | [Soldering preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3810/) |
| 3811 | [Additives for mineral oils & liquids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3811/) |
| 3812 | [Rubber/plastic compound accelerators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3812/) |
| 3813 | [Stainless steel rods & bars](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3813/) |
| 3814 | [Organic solvents & thinners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3814/) |
| 3815 | [Catalytic preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3815/) |
| 3816 | [Refractory cements, mortars, concretes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3816/) |
| 3817 | [Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3817/) |
| 3818 | [Doped chemical elements](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3818/) |
| 3819 | [Hydraulic brake/transmission fluids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3819/) |
| 3820 | [Anti-freeze preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3820/) |
| 3821 | [Culture media for micro-organisms](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3821/) |
| 3822 | [Diagnostic reagents](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3822/) |
| 3823 | [Fatty acids & industrial oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3823/) |
| 3824 | [Chemical products for moulds & cores](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3824/) |
| 3825 | [Chemical residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3825/) |
| 3826 | [Biodiesel mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3826/) |
| 3827 | [Halogenated mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3827/) |