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HSN Code 38: GST Rate & Description

Miscellaneous chemical products
HSN Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemicals 2-digit code 18% GST
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
9%
SGST / UTGST
9%
IGST
18%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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27 Sub-codes under 38
3801 Artificial graphite, colloidal or semi-colloidal g… 3802 Activated carbon; activated natural mineral produc… 3803 Tall oil, whether or not refined 3804 Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, w… 3805 Gum, wood or sulphate turpentine and other terpeni… 3806 Rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; ro… 3807 Wood tar, wood tar oils, wood creosote, wood napht… 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides… 3809 Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the d… 3810 Pickling preparations for metal surfaces, fluxes a… 3811 Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum… 3812 Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticiser… 3813 Preparations and charges for fire-extinguishers; c… 3814 Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsew… 3815 Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and cat… 3816 Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar… 3817 Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, o… 3818 Chemical elements doped for use in electronics, in… 3819 Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids… 3820 Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing f… 3821 Prepared culture media for development or maintena… 3822 Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, pr… 3823 Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils f… 3824 Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chem… 3825 Residual products of the chemical or allied indust… 3826 Biodiesel and mixtures thereof, not containing or… 3827 Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of met…
All HSN codes in Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemicals (27 codes)
3801 Artificial graphite, colloidal or semi-colloidal… 3802 Activated carbon; activated natural mineral prod… 3803 Tall oil, whether or not refined 3804 Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp,… 3805 Gum, wood or sulphate turpentine and other terpe… 3806 Rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof;… 3807 Wood tar, wood tar oils, wood creosote, wood nap… 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicid… 3809 Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the… 3810 Pickling preparations for metal surfaces, fluxes… 3811 Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, g… 3812 Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticis… 3813 Preparations and charges for fire-extinguishers;… 3814 Organic composite solvents and thinners, not els… 3815 Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and c… 3816 Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and simil… 3817 Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes,… 3818 Chemical elements doped for use in electronics,… 3819 Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquid… 3820 Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing… 3821 Prepared culture media for development or mainte… 3822 Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing,… 3823 Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils… 3824 Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; ch… 3825 Residual products of the chemical or allied indu… 3826 Biodiesel and mixtures thereof, not containing o… 3827 Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of m…

About HSN Code 38

HSN code 38 is a 2-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Miscellaneous chemical products.

This code falls under Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous Chemicals) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 38?
HSN 38 refers to: Miscellaneous chemical products. It belongs to Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous Chemicals) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 38?
The GST rate for HSN code 38 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 38 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 38 belong to?
HSN code 38 belongs to Chapter 38 of the GST tariff, which covers Miscellaneous Chemicals.