Consistent Export Growth: 10.75% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3809 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.75% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹345.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹637.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 3809 represents Textile dyeing & fixing agents under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Textile dyeing & fixing agents correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 3809, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Textile dyeing & fixing agents.
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GST Rate for Textile dyeing & fixing agents under HSN Code 3809. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Chapter No
38HSN Code
HSN Description
Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included
New GST Rate
Old GST Rate
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Textile dyeing & fixing agents.
Tariff HSN
Description
With a basis of amylaceous substances
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants mordanting agents
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants desizing agents
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants desizing agents
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants emulsifying agents
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants hydro sulphite formaldehyde compound (rongalite or formusul)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants—textile preservatives
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants water proofing agents
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Prepared textile glazings, dressings and mordants
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other :Of a kind used in the paper or like industries
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the leather or like industries : Fatty oil or pull up oil
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Of a kind used in the leather or like industries : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included other: of a kind used in the leather or like industries : other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹638 Cr
0.0172% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹1,037 Cr
0.0170% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹399 Cr
Surplus rank #845 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 38
FY 2024-251.08%
Share of Chapter 38’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 1.53% of Chapter 38’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 38
FY 2024-25#9 of 27
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 38
Import-side rank: #13 of 27
At a glance
10.75%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#481
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+44.30%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
1.08%
Contribution to Ch. 38
Share of Chapter 38 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−574.17
Exports
345.59 ₹ Cr
0.0151% share
— YoY
1.07% of Ch. 38
Imports
919.76 ₹ Cr
0.0256% share
— YoY
2.20% of Ch. 38
Balance
−505.81
Exports
353.68 ₹ Cr
0.0160% share
+2.34% YoY
0.99% of Ch. 38
Imports
859.49 ₹ Cr
0.0256% share
−6.55% YoY
2.20% of Ch. 38
Balance
−433.02
Exports
350.36 ₹ Cr
0.0163% share
−0.94% YoY
0.92% of Ch. 38
Imports
783.38 ₹ Cr
0.0269% share
−8.86% YoY
1.73% of Ch. 38
Balance
−587.74
Exports
505.58 ₹ Cr
0.0161% share
+44.30% YoY
0.96% of Ch. 38
Imports
1,093.32 ₹ Cr
0.0239% share
+39.56% YoY
1.86% of Ch. 38
Balance
−547.82
Exports
487.29 ₹ Cr
0.0135% share
−3.62% YoY
0.77% of Ch. 38
Imports
1,035.11 ₹ Cr
0.0180% share
−5.32% YoY
1.57% of Ch. 38
Balance
−450.33
Exports
523.73 ₹ Cr
0.0145% share
+7.48% YoY
0.96% of Ch. 38
Imports
974.06 ₹ Cr
0.0173% share
−5.90% YoY
1.58% of Ch. 38
Balance
−399.47
Exports
637.56 ₹ Cr
0.0172% share
+21.73% YoY
1.08% of Ch. 38
Imports
1,037.03 ₹ Cr
0.0170% share
+6.46% YoY
1.53% of Ch. 38
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
10.75% /yr
Imports
2.02% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹59,002.97 Cr
Import
₹67,746.25 Cr
Trade Balance
−8,743.28
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3809 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.75% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹345.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹637.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3809 ranks #481 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 38, it ranks #9 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #845 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3809 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 44.30% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,037.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹637.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹399.47 Crore — ranking #845 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3809 have grown at 2.02% CAGR, reaching ₹1,037.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 27 subchapters under Chapter 38, HSN Sub-Chapter 3809 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 1.08% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.53% share (rank #13).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 3809 and GST compliance.
It includes Textile dyeing & fixing agents
Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Textile dyeing & fixing agents are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.
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.
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.
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.
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.