3823Heading (4-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 3823Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids; Acid Oils From Refining; Industrial Fatty Alcohols

Full GST classification for Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids; Acid Oils From Refining; Industrial Fatty Alcohols — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

HSN Code

3823

Chapter

38

Digits

4-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 3823?

HSN code 3823 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids; Acid Oils From Refining; Industrial Fatty Alcohols 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 industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols must quote HSN 3823 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 3823

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter38miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3823industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols

GST rate for HSN 3823

Goods under HSN 3823 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 3823 — FAQs

What is HSN code 3823?

HSN code 3823 classifies "Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids; Acid Oils From Refining; Industrial Fatty Alcohols" 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 3823?

3823 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.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 3823?

Goods under HSN 3823 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 Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids; Acid Oils From Refining; Industrial Fatty Alcohols.

Which chapter does HSN code 3823 belong to?

HSN 3823 belongs to Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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