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# HSN Sub-chapter 3817: Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes

Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 2707 or 2902

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 38170011 | [Linear Alkylbenzenes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38170011/) |
| 38170019 | [Other Mixed Alkylbenzenes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38170019/) |
| 38170020 | [Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38170020/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3817

It includes Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes?

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.

### How are warranty replacements of Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes 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.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes?

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.

### Any import/export nuance for Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes?

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.

### How should I document Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes 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 Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹37 Cr (−15.41% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3,686 Cr (+8.47% YoY) — 0.0604% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹3,649 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #1084 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 38: 0.06% of its exports; import side 5.44%
- Rank within Chapter 38: #21 of 27 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 46.79% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #946 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +670.27% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 38: 0.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 3817

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 | 3.67 | 0.0002% | — | 0.01% | 2,100.88 | 0.0585% | — | 5.03% | −2,097.21 | #1069 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.53 | 0.0001% | −31.06% | 0.01% | 2,369.22 | 0.0706% | +12.77% | 6.06% | −2,366.69 | #1082 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.72 | 0.0005% | +284.19% | 0.03% | 2,171.38 | 0.0745% | −8.35% | 4.79% | −2,161.66 | #994 |
| FY 2021-22 | 74.87 | 0.0024% | +670.27% | 0.14% | 3,342.71 | 0.0731% | +53.94% | 5.70% | −3,267.84 | #820 |
| FY 2022-23 | 21.50 | 0.0006% | −71.28% | 0.03% | 5,258.13 | 0.0915% | +57.30% | 8.00% | −5,236.63 | #976 |
| FY 2023-24 | 43.41 | 0.0012% | +101.91% | 0.08% | 3,397.85 | 0.0605% | −35.38% | 5.53% | −3,354.44 | #919 |
| FY 2024-25 | 36.72 | 0.0010% | −15.41% | 0.06% | 3,685.66 | 0.0604% | +8.47% | 5.44% | −3,648.94 | #946 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 46.79%/yr, imports 9.82%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 46.79% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 have grown at a compound annual rate of 46.79% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹36.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 ranked #946 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 ranks #946 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 38, it ranks #21 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #1084 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 670.27% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹3,648.94 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3,685.66 Cr exceeded exports of ₹36.72 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3,648.94 Crore — ranking #1084 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.82% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 have grown at 9.82% CAGR, reaching ₹3,685.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 contributes 0.06% of Chapter 38 exports — ranked #21

Among the 27 sub-chapters under Chapter 38, HSN Sub-Chapter 3817 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.44% share (rank #6).

## 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 |
| #21 | HSN Sub-Chapter 3817: Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹37 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/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |