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# HSN Code 29029020: Other | Diphenyl Methane

- [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 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2902/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Diphenyl methane | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29029020 ?

It includes Other | Diphenyl Methane

### How much GST applies to Other / Diphenyl Methane?

Under HSN 29029020, Other / Diphenyl Methane attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other / Diphenyl Methane?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other / Diphenyl Methane?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other / Diphenyl Methane?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other / Diphenyl Methane?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29029020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (+34.67% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−93.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹7 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3513 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2902: 0.05% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2902: #14 of 20 by export value; import-side #17

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -1.82% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6153 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +56.81% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2902: 0.05% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29029020

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. 2902 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2902 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 8.24 | 0.0004% | — | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +7.81 | #5227 |
| FY 2019-20 | 7.20 | 0.0003% | −12.62% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −65.12% | 0.00% | +7.05 | #5417 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.51 | 0.0003% | −23.47% | 0.03% | 1.03 | 0.0000% | +586.67% | 0.01% | +4.48 | #5824 |
| FY 2021-22 | 8.64 | 0.0003% | +56.81% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −4.85% | 0.01% | +7.66 | #5680 |
| FY 2022-23 | 6.93 | 0.0002% | −19.79% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −74.49% | 0.00% | +6.68 | #6094 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.48 | 0.0002% | −20.92% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +20.00% | 0.00% | +5.18 | #6477 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7.38 | 0.0002% | +34.67% | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.33% | 0.00% | +7.36 | #6153 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -1.82%/yr, imports -40.03%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29029020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -1.82% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29029020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.82% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹8.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29029020 ranked #6153 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29029020 ranks #6153 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2902, it ranks #14 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #3513 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29029020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29029020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 56.81% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹7.36 Crore in HSN Code 29029020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7.38 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7.36 Crore — ranking #3513 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -40.03% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other | Diphenyl Methane

India's imports under HSN Code 29029020 have grown at -40.03% CAGR, reaching ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29029020 contributes 0.05% of Sub-Chapter 2902 exports — ranked #14

Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2902, HSN Code 29029020 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #17).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2902

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29022000: Benzene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29022000/) | ₹11,889 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29024300: Xylenes \| P-Xylene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29024300/) | ₹1,716 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29029090: Other Cyclic Hydrocarbons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29029090/) | ₹488 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29025000: Styrene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29025000/) | ₹220 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29023000: Toluene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29023000/) | ₹186 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29021990: Cyclanes, cyclenes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29021990/) | ₹186 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29021100: Cyclohexane](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29021100/) | ₹168 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29029050: Other \| Isobutyl Benzene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29029050/) | ₹167 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29029060: Other \| N-Propyl Benzene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29029060/) | ₹98 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29024200: Xylenes \| M-Xylene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29024200/) | ₹93 Cr |
| #14 | HSN Code 29029020: Other \| Diphenyl Methane (this hsn code) | ₹7 Cr |