38159000Tariff Item (8-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 38159000Reaction Initiators, Reaction Accelerators And Catalytic Preparations, Not Elsewhere…

Full GST classification for Reaction Initiators, Reaction Accelerators And Catalytic Preparations, Not Elsewhere… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

HSN Code

38159000

Chapter

38

Digits

8-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 38159000?

HSN code 38159000 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Reaction Initiators, Reaction Accelerators And Catalytic Preparations, Not Elsewhere… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products, which is part of Section VI: Chemical Products. Every GST-registered business supplying reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere… must quote HSN 38159000 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 38159000

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter38miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3815reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere specified or included
Sub-heading381590other
Tariff38159000other

GST rate for HSN 38159000

Goods under HSN 38159000 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 38159000 — FAQs

What is HSN code 38159000?

HSN code 38159000 classifies "Reaction Initiators, Reaction Accelerators And Catalytic Preparations, Not Elsewhere…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous Chemical Products) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 38159000?

38159000 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 38159000?

Goods under HSN 38159000 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Reaction Initiators, Reaction Accelerators And Catalytic Preparations, Not Elsewhere….

Which chapter does HSN code 38159000 belong to?

HSN 38159000 belongs to Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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