HSN Codes · Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products

HSN Code 381010

Pickling preparations for metal surfaces, soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 381010

The first two digits (38) place this code in chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products. Heading 3810 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

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Parent heading

3810 — Pickling preparations for metal surfaces, fluxes and other auxiliary preparations for soldering, brazing or welding, soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials, preparations of a kind used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods

More specific codes under 381010

  • 38101010 — Pickling preparations and other soldering, brazing or welding powders or pastes
  • 38101020 — Thermite portion for welding (alumina thermic heat generators)
  • 38101090 — Pickling preparations for metal surfaces, soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials — other

Related codes in heading 3810

  • 381090 — Pickling preparations for metal surfaces, fluxes and other auxiliary preparations for soldering, brazing or welding, soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials, preparations of a kind used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 381010 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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