HSN code 38040020
Tariff item in chapter 38 — Miscellaneous chemical products
Concentrated sulphate lye
Classification
| Code type | HSN — Harmonized System of Nomenclature |
|---|---|
| Level | Tariff item (8 digits) |
| Section | Section VI — Chemical and allied products |
| Chapter 38 | Miscellaneous chemical products |
| Heading 3804 | Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3802 |
| Sub-heading 380400 | Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803 |
| Tariff item 38040020 | Concentrated sulphate lye |
Other codes under 380400
Using HSN 38040020 in GST
On GST invoices, a business with annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least the first 4 digits (3804) on B2B invoices, and a business above ₹5 crore must show 6 digits (380400) on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.
The GST rate depends on the exact goods or service and any conditions in the rate notification, so it is not listed here. Check the official CBIC GST rate finder, then work out the tax with the GST calculator or make a bill with the GST invoice generator.
Frequently asked questions
What is HSN code 38040020?
HSN code 38040020 is the tariff item for: Concentrated sulphate lye.
What is the GST rate for HSN 38040020?
GST rates are set by CBIC rate notifications and can depend on conditions, so check the CBIC GST rate finder for HSN 38040020 before invoicing.
How many digits of HSN 38040020 should I write on my invoice?
Up to ₹5 crore turnover: at least 4 digits (3804) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore: 6 digits (380400) on all invoices.