38231900Tariff Item (8-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 38231900 – Industrial 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.

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HSN Code

38231900

Chapter

38

Digits

8-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 38231900?

HSN code 38231900 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 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 industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols must quote HSN 38231900 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 38231900

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter38miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3823industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols
Sub-heading382319other
Tariff38231900other

GST rate for HSN 38231900

Goods under HSN 38231900 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 38231900 — FAQs

What is HSN code 38231900?

HSN code 38231900 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 38231900?

38231900 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 38231900?

Goods under HSN 38231900 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 38231900 belong to?

HSN 38231900 belongs to Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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