3821Heading (4-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 3821 – Prepared Culture Media For Development Or Maintenance Of Micro-Organism Or Of Plant Human Or Animal Cells

Full GST classification for Prepared Culture Media For Development Or Maintenance Of Micro-Organism Or Of Plant Human Or Animal Cells — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, and related HSN codes.

HSN Code

3821

Chapter

38

Digits

4-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 3821?

HSN code 3821 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Prepared Culture Media For Development Or Maintenance Of Micro-Organism Or Of Plant Human Or Animal Cells under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-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 prepared culture media for development or maintenance of micro-organism or of plant human or animal cells must quote HSN 3821 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 3821

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter38miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3821prepared culture media for development or maintenance of micro-organism (including viruses and the like) or of plant human or animal cells

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HSN Code 3821 — FAQs

What is HSN code 3821?

HSN code 3821 classifies "Prepared Culture Media For Development Or Maintenance Of Micro-Organism Or Of Plant Human Or Animal Cells" 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 3821?

3821 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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.

Which chapter does HSN code 3821 belong to?

HSN 3821 belongs to Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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