HSN Codes · Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products

HSN Code 38237020

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — industrial fatty alcohols — lauryl alcohol

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 38237020

The first two digits (38) place this code in chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products. Heading 3823 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-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

3823 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols

Related codes in heading 3823

  • 38231100 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — stearic acid — stearic Acid
  • 38231111 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: crude
  • 38231112 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: rbd
  • 38231119 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: other
  • 38231190 — Industrial 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
  • 38231200 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — oleic acid — oleic acid
  • 38231300 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — tall oil fatty acids — tall oil fatty acids
  • 38231900 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — other — other
  • 38237010 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — industrial fatty alcohols — cetyl alcohol
  • 38237030 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — industrial fatty alcohols — oleyl alcohol

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 38237020 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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