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# HSN Sub-chapter 3825: Chemical residues

Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste; sewage sludge; other wastes specified in note 6 to this chapter

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 38251000 | [Municipal waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38251000/) |
| 38252000 | [Sewage Sludge](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38252000/) |
| 38253000 | [Clinical Waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38253000/) |
| 38254100 | [Waste Organic Solvents\| Halogenated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38254100/) |
| 38254900 | [Waste Organic Solvents\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38254900/) |
| 38255000 | [Metal Pickling/Hydraulic/Brake/Anti-Freeze Wastes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38255000/) |
| 38256100 | [Other Organic Chemical Industry Wastes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38256100/) |
| 38256900 | [Chemical industry waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38256900/) |
| 38259000 | [Residual Products of Chemical or Allied Industries](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38259000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3825

It includes Chemical residues

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Chemical residues?

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.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Chemical residues?

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.

### Do spares or accessories of Chemical residues follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Chemical residues?

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 do I bill a kit or combo that includes Chemical residues?

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.

### Any special steps when selling Chemical residues through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−94.63% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−99.26% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #515 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 38: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Chapter 38: #25 of 27 by export value; import-side #27

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -3.26% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1154 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,321.65% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 38: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 3825

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 3.74 | 0.0001% | — | 0.01% | −3.13 | #1148 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +50.82% | 0.00% | 4.16 | 0.0001% | +11.23% | 0.01% | −3.24 | #1132 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +5.43% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.42% | 0.00% | +0.53 | #1123 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.79 | 0.0004% | +1,321.65% | 0.03% | 15.27 | 0.0003% | +3,370.45% | 0.03% | −1.48 | #996 |
| FY 2022-23 | 8.43 | 0.0002% | −38.87% | 0.01% | 5.66 | 0.0001% | −62.93% | 0.01% | +2.77 | #1045 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.31 | 0.0003% | +10.44% | 0.02% | 4.06 | 0.0001% | −28.27% | 0.01% | +5.25 | #1045 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.63% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.26% | 0.00% | +0.47 | #1154 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -3.26%/yr, imports -55.26%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -3.26% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.26% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.61 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 ranked #1154 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 ranks #1154 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 38, it ranks #25 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #515 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1,321.65% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.47 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.50 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.47 Crore — ranking #515 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -55.26% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Chemical residues

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 have grown at -55.26% CAGR, reaching ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 contributes 0.00% of Chapter 38 exports — ranked #25

Among the 27 sub-chapters under Chapter 38, HSN Sub-Chapter 3825 ranks #25 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #27).

## 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 |
| #25 | HSN Sub-Chapter 3825: Chemical residues (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/) |
| 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/) |
| 3826 | [Biodiesel mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3826/) |
| 3827 | [Halogenated mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3827/) |