HSN Code 29023000: Toluene
HSN Code 29023000 represents Toluene under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Toluene correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29023000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Toluene.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29023000
HSN Code 29023000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 29023000 not include?
Toluene does not include products with the following descriptions.
Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Cyclohexane
Cyclic hydrocarbons - cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : other
Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Other: Cyclopropyl actetylene
Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Other: Other
Benzene
Xylenes : o-Xylene
Xylenes : m-Xylene
Xylenes : p-Xylene
Xylenes : Mixed xylene isomers
Styrene
Ethylbenzene
Cumene
Other : Dipentene
Other : Diphenyl methane
Other : Dodecyclic benzenes (excluding mixed alkylarenes)
Other : Napthalene, pure
Other : Isobutyl benzene
Other : N-propyl benzene
Other :Other
Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Cyclohexane
Cyclic hydrocarbons - cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : other
Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Other: Cyclopropyl actetylene
Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Other: Other
Benzene
Xylenes : o-Xylene
Xylenes : m-Xylene
Xylenes : p-Xylene
Xylenes : Mixed xylene isomers
Styrene
Ethylbenzene
Cumene
Other : Dipentene
Other : Diphenyl methane
Other : Dodecyclic benzenes (excluding mixed alkylarenes)
Other : Napthalene, pure
Other : Isobutyl benzene
Other : N-propyl benzene
Other :Other
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 29023000 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹186 Cr
0.0051% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹4,669 Cr
0.0769% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹4,483 Cr
Surplus rank #12546 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2902
FY 2024-251.22%
Share of Sub-Chapter 2902’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 16.49% of Sub-Chapter 2902’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2902
FY 2024-25#5 of 20
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2902
Import-side rank: #3 of 20
At a glance
11.89%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#1907
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+75.97%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move
1.22%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2902
Share of Sub-Chapter 2902 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29023000
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−2,259.91
Exports
95.01 ₹ Cr
0.0042% share
— YoY
0.32% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Imports
2,354.92 ₹ Cr
0.0657% share
— YoY
11.68% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Balance
−2,325.55
Exports
55.64 ₹ Cr
0.0025% share
−41.44% YoY
0.23% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Imports
2,381.19 ₹ Cr
0.0711% share
+1.12% YoY
15.44% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Balance
−2,285.66
Exports
97.91 ₹ Cr
0.0046% share
+75.97% YoY
0.50% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Imports
2,383.57 ₹ Cr
0.0818% share
+0.10% YoY
21.25% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Balance
−3,014.98
Exports
138.32 ₹ Cr
0.0044% share
+41.27% YoY
0.44% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Imports
3,153.30 ₹ Cr
0.0690% share
+32.29% YoY
18.12% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Balance
−4,995.44
Exports
152.95 ₹ Cr
0.0042% share
+10.58% YoY
0.66% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Imports
5,148.39 ₹ Cr
0.0895% share
+63.27% YoY
21.81% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Balance
−4,762.40
Exports
269.08 ₹ Cr
0.0074% share
+75.93% YoY
1.81% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Imports
5,031.48 ₹ Cr
0.0896% share
−2.27% YoY
20.76% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Balance
−4,482.97
Exports
186.39 ₹ Cr
0.0051% share
−30.73% YoY
1.22% of Sub-Ch. 2902
Imports
4,669.36 ₹ Cr
0.0769% share
−7.20% YoY
16.49% of Sub-Ch. 2902
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
11.89% /yr
Imports
12.08% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹15,292.99 Cr
Import
₹28,314.70 Cr
Trade Balance
−13,021.71
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 29023000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 11.89% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 29023000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹95.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹186.39 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 29023000 Ranked #1907 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29023000 ranks #1907 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2902, it ranks #5 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #12546 of 12657.
FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 29023000 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29023000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 75.97% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹4,482.97 Crore in HSN Code 29023000 Goods
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4,669.36 Cr exceeded exports of ₹186.39 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4,482.97 Crore — ranking #12546 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 12.08% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Toluene
India's imports under HSN Code 29023000 have grown at 12.08% CAGR, reaching ₹4,669.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 29023000 Contributes 1.22% of Sub-Chapter 2902 Exports — Ranked #5
Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2902, HSN Code 29023000 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.49% share (rank #3).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29023000 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 29023000 ?
It includes Toluene
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Toluene?
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 much GST applies to Toluene?
Under HSN 29023000, Toluene attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
Any common misclassification issue with Toluene?
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 Toluene?
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
How should mixed supplies be billed when Toluene is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Toluene; Nil for exempt items if applicable).