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# HSN Sub-chapter 3806: Prepared fish & caviar

Rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; run gums

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 38061010 | [Rosin And Resin Acids \|Gum Rosin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38061010/) |
| 38061090 | [Rosin And Resin Acids \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38061090/) |
| 38062000 | [Other Sulfur-Containing Inorganic Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38062000/) |
| 38063000 | [Ester gums](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38063000/) |
| 38069010 | [Other \| Run Gums](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38069010/) |
| 38069090 | [Other rosin and resin acids and their derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38069090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3806

It includes Prepared fish & caviar

### If I repair and return Prepared fish & caviar, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

### How are warranty replacements of Prepared fish & caviar 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.

### How should I document Prepared fish & caviar sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Prepared fish & caviar 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.

### Any import/export nuance for Prepared fish & caviar?

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.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Prepared fish & caviar?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Prepared fish & caviar 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹69 Cr (+3.47% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹796 Cr (+6.48% YoY) — 0.0131% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹727 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #918 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 38: 0.12% of its exports; import side 1.18%
- Rank within Chapter 38: #19 of 27 by export value; import-side #17

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.60% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #870 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +25.87% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Ch. 38: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 3806

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 | 44.51 | 0.0019% | — | 0.14% | 644.96 | 0.0180% | — | 1.54% | −600.45 | #853 |
| FY 2019-20 | 50.83 | 0.0023% | +14.20% | 0.14% | 596.27 | 0.0178% | −7.55% | 1.53% | −545.44 | #841 |
| FY 2020-21 | 42.06 | 0.0020% | −17.25% | 0.11% | 543.28 | 0.0186% | −8.89% | 1.20% | −501.22 | #856 |
| FY 2021-22 | 45.72 | 0.0015% | +8.70% | 0.09% | 880.64 | 0.0193% | +62.10% | 1.50% | −834.92 | #889 |
| FY 2022-23 | 57.55 | 0.0016% | +25.87% | 0.09% | 867.01 | 0.0151% | −1.55% | 1.32% | −809.46 | #873 |
| FY 2023-24 | 66.77 | 0.0018% | +16.02% | 0.12% | 747.78 | 0.0133% | −13.75% | 1.22% | −681.01 | #866 |
| FY 2024-25 | 69.09 | 0.0019% | +3.47% | 0.12% | 796.22 | 0.0131% | +6.48% | 1.18% | −727.13 | #870 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.60%/yr, imports 3.57%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.60% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.60% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹44.51 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹69.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 ranked #870 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 ranks #870 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 38, it ranks #19 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #918 of 1233.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 25.87% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹727.13 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹796.22 Cr exceeded exports of ₹69.09 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹727.13 Crore — ranking #918 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.57% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Prepared fish & caviar

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 have grown at 3.57% CAGR, reaching ₹796.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 contributes 0.12% of Chapter 38 exports — ranked #19

Among the 27 sub-chapters under Chapter 38, HSN Sub-Chapter 3806 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.12% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.18% share (rank #17).

## 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 |
| #19 | HSN Sub-Chapter 3806: Prepared fish & caviar (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹69 Cr |

## 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/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |