382311Sub-heading (6-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 382311 – Stearic Acid

Full GST classification for Stearic Acid — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, and related HSN codes.

Search all HSN codesCheck GST rate

HSN Code

382311

Chapter

38

Digits

6-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 382311?

HSN code 382311 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Stearic Acid under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-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 stearic acid must quote HSN 382311 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 382311

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter38miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3823industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols
Sub-heading382311stearic acid

Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
38231100stearic acid
38231111industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: crude
38231112industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: rbd
38231119industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: other
38231190industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: other stearic acid or stearin

HSN Code 382311 — FAQs

What is HSN code 382311?

HSN code 382311 classifies "Stearic Acid" 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 382311?

382311 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-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 382311 belong to?

HSN 382311 belongs to Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

Auto-fill HSN 382311 on every invoice

Laabam.One ERP stores HSN codes against your products and auto-populates them on GST invoices, e-invoices and GSTR-1 — no manual lookup, no classification errors.

Start Free TrialSchedule Demo