---
title: "HSN Code for Unsaturated | Ethylene | HSN 29012100 GST Rate"
description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 29012100 related to Unsaturated | Ethylene with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India."
canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29012100/"
---

# HSN Code 29012100: Unsaturated | Ethylene

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/)
- [Sub-chapter 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2901/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unsaturated : Ethylene | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29012100 ?

It includes Unsaturated | Ethylene

### Any common misclassification issue with Unsaturated / Ethylene?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Unsaturated / Ethylene?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Unsaturated / Ethylene?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Unsaturated / Ethylene is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Unsaturated / Ethylene; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Unsaturated / Ethylene?

Under HSN 29012100, Unsaturated / Ethylene attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29012100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹124 Cr (−51.33% YoY) — 0.0034% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹570 Cr (+9.23% YoY) — 0.0094% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹446 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11824 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2901: 5.89% of its exports; import side 7.05%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2901: #2 of 10 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -33.24% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2387 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +45.55% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2901: 5.89% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29012100

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 | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 2901 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2901 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1,406.72 | 0.0616% | — | 48.82% | 506.04 | 0.0141% | — | 6.54% | +900.68 | #229 |
| FY 2019-20 | 799.55 | 0.0363% | −43.16% | 37.83% | 432.83 | 0.0129% | −14.47% | 7.40% | +366.72 | #417 |
| FY 2020-21 | 577.12 | 0.0268% | −27.82% | 33.02% | 285.26 | 0.0098% | −34.09% | 4.95% | +291.86 | #600 |
| FY 2021-22 | 839.97 | 0.0268% | +45.55% | 24.01% | 498.07 | 0.0109% | +74.60% | 6.67% | +341.90 | #535 |
| FY 2022-23 | 308.37 | 0.0085% | −63.29% | 21.91% | 858.87 | 0.0149% | +72.44% | 7.59% | −550.50 | #1302 |
| FY 2023-24 | 255.78 | 0.0071% | −17.05% | 16.39% | 522.24 | 0.0093% | −39.19% | 6.48% | −266.46 | #1531 |
| FY 2024-25 | 124.49 | 0.0034% | −51.33% | 5.89% | 570.45 | 0.0094% | +9.23% | 7.05% | −445.96 | #2387 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -33.24%/yr, imports 2.02%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29012100 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -33.24% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29012100 have declined at a compound annual rate of -33.24% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1,406.72 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹124.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29012100 ranked #2387 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29012100 ranks #2387 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2901, it ranks #2 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #11824 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29012100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29012100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 45.55% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹445.96 Crore in HSN Code 29012100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹570.45 Cr exceeded exports of ₹124.49 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹445.96 Crore — ranking #11824 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.02% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Unsaturated | Ethylene

India's imports under HSN Code 29012100 have grown at 2.02% CAGR, reaching ₹570.45 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29012100 contributes 5.89% of Sub-Chapter 2901 exports — ranked #2

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2901, HSN Code 29012100 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 5.89% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.05% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2901

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29012400: Unsaturated\| Buta-1,3-Diene, Isoprene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29012400/) | ₹1,798 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 29012100: Unsaturated \| Ethylene (this hsn code) | ₹124 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29011000: Saturated Hydrocarbons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29011000/) | ₹123 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29012990: Unsaturated \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29012990/) | ₹44 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29012300: Butene and isomers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29012300/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29012940: Unsaturated \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29012940/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29012910: Unsaturated : Other : Acetylene, whether or not in dissolved condition](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29012910/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29012200: Unsaturated \| Propene (Propylene)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29012200/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29012920: Unsaturated\| Heptene (Heptylene)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29012920/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29012930: Unsaturated \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29012930/) | < ₹1 Crore |