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# HSN Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals

Organic chemicals

Part of [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/).

## Sub-chapters

| Code | Title | GST rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2901 | [Acyclic hydrocarbons](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2901/) | 18% |
| 2902 | [Cyclic hydrocarbons](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2902/) | 18% |
| 2903 | [Halogenated hydrocarbons derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2903/) | 18% |
| 2904 | [Hydrocarbon derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2904/) | 18% |
| 2905 | [Acyclic alcohols & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2905/) | 18% |
| 2906 | [Cyclic alcohols & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2906/) | 5% |
| 2907 | [Phenols & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2907/) | 18% |
| 2908 | [Halogenated phenol derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2908/) | 18% |
| 2909 | [Ethers, ether-alcohols, peroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2909/) | 18% |
| 2910 | [Epoxides & Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2910/) | 18% |
| 2911 | [Acetals & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2911/) | 18% |
| 2912 | [Aldehydes & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2912/) | 18% |
| 2913 | [Halogenated compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2913/) | 18% |
| 2914 | [Ketones & quinones](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2914/) | 18% |
| 2915 | [Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2915/) | 18% |
| 2916 | [Unsaturated acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2916/) | 18% |
| 2917 | [Polycarboxylic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2917/) | 18% |
| 2918 | [Carboxylic acids and derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2918/) | 18% |
| 2919 | [Phosphoric Esters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2919/) | 18% |
| 2920 | [Inorganic acid esters and salts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2920/) | 18% |
| 2921 | [Amine- function compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2921/) | 18% |
| 2922 | [Oxygen-function amino-compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2922/) | 18% |
| 2923 | [Quaternary ammonium compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2923/) | 18% |
| 2924 | [Internal combustion engines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2924/) | 18% |
| 2925 | [Carboxyimide compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2925/) | 18% |
| 2926 | [Nitrile-function compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2926/) | 18% |
| 2927 | [Diazo-, azo- or azoxy-compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2927/) | 18% |
| 2928 | [Hydrazine derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2928/) | 18% |
| 2929 | [Compounds with other nitrogen function](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2929/) | 18% |
| 2930 | [Organo-sulphur compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2930/) | 18% |
| 2931 | [Other organo-inorganic compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2931/) | 18% |
| 2932 | [Oxygen heterocyclic compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2932/) | 18% |
| 2933 | [Heterocyclic nitrogen compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2933/) | 18% |
| 2934 | [Nucleic acids & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2934/) | 18% |
| 2935 | [Sulphonamides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2935/) | 18% |
| 2936 | [Provitamins & vitamins, synthesized](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2936/) | 18% |
| 2937 | [Hormones & derivatives, synthesized](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2937/) | 18% |
| 2938 | [Natural glycosides & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2938/) | 18% |
| 2939 | [Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2939/) | 18% |
| 2940 | [Pure sugars excluding common types](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2940/) | 18% |
| 2941 | [Antibiotics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2941/) | 18% |
| 2942 | [Other organic compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2942/) | 12% |

## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 29 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹1,70,244 Cr (+1.23% YoY) — 4.5969% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2,24,782 Cr (+1.54% YoY) — 3.6861% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹54,538 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #85 of 97 chapters

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 4.93% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +23.44% in FY 2021-22
- Export growth (7Y): 1.3x (₹1,27,566.74 Cr to ₹1,70,243.54 Cr)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 29

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1,27,566.74 | 5.5303% | — | 1,56,551.55 | 4.3555% | — | −28,984.81 | #4 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,23,866.71 | 5.5835% | −2.90% | 1,40,204.55 | 4.1719% | −10.44% | −16,337.84 | #4 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,33,140.37 | 6.1688% | +7.49% | 1,45,830.48 | 5.0014% | +4.01% | −12,690.11 | #5 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,64,347.65 | 5.2232% | +23.44% | 2,12,614.95 | 4.6497% | +45.80% | −48,267.30 | #5 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,71,546.44 | 4.7379% | +4.38% | 2,32,168.90 | 4.0379% | +9.20% | −60,622.46 | #5 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,68,171.93 | 4.6480% | −1.97% | 2,21,364.84 | 3.9417% | −4.65% | −53,192.91 | #7 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,70,243.54 | 4.5969% | +1.23% | 2,24,781.99 | 3.6861% | +1.54% | −54,538.45 | #7 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 4.93%/yr, imports 6.21%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 29 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 4.93% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Chapter 29 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.93% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,27,566.74 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,70,243.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Chapter 29 ranked #7 among all 97 chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 29 ranks #7 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #85 of 97.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 29 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 29 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 23.44% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹54,538.45 Crore in HSN Chapter 29 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,24,781.99 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,70,243.54 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹54,538.45 Crore — ranking #85 of 97 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.21% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Organic Chemicals

India's imports under HSN Chapter 29 have grown at 6.21% CAGR, reaching ₹2,24,781.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Chapters in Section 06

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | ₹2,08,129 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals (this hsn chapter) | ₹1,70,244 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) | ₹59,003 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) | ₹34,411 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Chapter 32: Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) | ₹30,117 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) | ₹22,863 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Chapter 34: Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) | ₹9,110 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Chapter 35: Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) | ₹3,358 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/) | ₹3,248 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Chapter 31: Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) | ₹1,367 Cr |
| #11 | [HSN Chapter 37: Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/) | ₹169 Cr |

## Other chapters in this section

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 28 | [Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) |
| 30 | [Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) |
| 31 | [Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) |
| 32 | [Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) |
| 33 | [Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) |
| 34 | [Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) |
| 35 | [Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) |
| 36 | [Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/) |
| 37 | [Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/) |
| 38 | [Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) |