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# HSN Sub-chapter 3803: Tall Oil, whether or not refined

Tall Oil, whether or not refined

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 38030000 | [Tall Oil, Whether Or Not Refined](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38030000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3803

It includes Tall Oil, whether or not refined

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Tall Oil, whether or not refined?

If your outward supply of Tall Oil, whether or not refined 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.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Tall Oil, whether or not refined?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

### How are warranty replacements of Tall Oil, whether or not refined 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.

### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Tall Oil, whether or not refined?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Tall Oil, whether or not refined?

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 3803 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+700.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹12 Cr (+8.50% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹12 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #596 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 38: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Chapter 38: #27 of 27 by export value; import-side #24

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #1184 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +700.00% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Ch. 38: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 3803

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 5.28 | 0.0001% | — | 0.01% | −5.28 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 5.02 | 0.0001% | −4.92% | 0.01% | −5.02 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 6.25 | 0.0002% | +24.50% | 0.01% | −6.22 | #1190 |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 16.05 | 0.0004% | +156.80% | 0.03% | −16.05 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 16.97 | 0.0003% | +5.73% | 0.03% | −16.97 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 10.94 | 0.0002% | −35.53% | 0.02% | −10.93 | #1206 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +700.00% | 0.00% | 11.87 | 0.0002% | +8.50% | 0.02% | −11.79 | #1184 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 14.46%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3803 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Sub-Chapter 3803

India exported ₹0.08 Crore worth of Tall Oil, whether or not refined in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn sub-chapter.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 3803 ranked #1184 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3803 ranks #1184 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 38, it ranks #27 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #596 of 1233.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3803 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3803 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 700.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹11.79 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3803 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹11.87 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.08 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹11.79 Crore — ranking #596 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 14.46% CAGR signals rising demand for Tall Oil, whether or not refined

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3803 have grown at 14.46% CAGR, reaching ₹11.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 3803 contributes 0.00% of Chapter 38 exports — ranked #27

Among the 27 sub-chapters under Chapter 38, HSN Sub-Chapter 3803 ranks #27 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #24).

## 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 |
| #27 | HSN Sub-Chapter 3803: Tall Oil, whether or not refined (this hsn sub-chapter) | < ₹1 Crore |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 3801 | [Artificial graphite products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3801/) |
| 3802 | [Activated carbon & animal black](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3802/) |
| 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/) |