38251000Tariff Item (8-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 38251000 – Municipal Waste

Full GST classification for Municipal Waste — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

38251000

Chapter

38

Digits

8-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 38251000?

HSN code 38251000 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Municipal Waste 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 municipal waste must quote HSN 38251000 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 38251000

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter38miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3825residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included, municipal waste, sewage sludge, other wastes specified in note 6 to this chapter
Sub-heading382510municipal waste
Tariff38251000municipal waste

GST rate for HSN 38251000

Goods under HSN 38251000 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 38251000 — FAQs

What is HSN code 38251000?

HSN code 38251000 classifies "Municipal Waste" 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 38251000?

38251000 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 38251000?

Goods under HSN 38251000 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 Municipal Waste.

Which chapter does HSN code 38251000 belong to?

HSN 38251000 belongs to Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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