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
HSN code 3809 is
a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification.
It covers: 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.
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 3809?
HSN 3809 refers to: 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. It belongs to Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous Chemicals) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 3809?
The GST rate for HSN code 3809 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 3809 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 3809 belong to?
HSN code 3809 belongs to Chapter 38 of the GST tariff, which covers Miscellaneous Chemicals.