--- title: "HSN Code for Dichloromethane | HSN 29031200 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 29031200 related to Dichloromethane with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29031200/" --- # HSN Code 29031200: Dichloromethane - [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 2903: Halogenated hydrocarbons derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2903/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons :Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 29031200 ? It includes Dichloromethane ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Dichloromethane? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Dichloromethane is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Dichloromethane; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Dichloromethane? 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 Dichloromethane? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Dichloromethane? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How much GST applies to Dichloromethane? Under HSN 29031200, Dichloromethane attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29031200 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹159 Cr (+60.86% YoY) — 0.0043% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹49 Cr (−52.54% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹111 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1538 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2903: 4.90% of its exports; import side 0.66% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2903: #8 of 85 by export value; import-side #15 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 72.45% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2092 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +666.98% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2903: 4.90% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29031200 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. 2903 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2903 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 6.06 | 0.0003% | — | 0.32% | 294.94 | 0.0082% | — | 4.75% | −288.88 | #5631 | | FY 2019-20 | 7.37 | 0.0003% | +21.62% | 0.39% | 322.17 | 0.0096% | +9.23% | 4.53% | −314.80 | #5387 | | FY 2020-21 | 6.42 | 0.0003% | −12.89% | 0.38% | 325.80 | 0.0112% | +1.13% | 4.55% | −319.38 | #5623 | | FY 2021-22 | 49.24 | 0.0016% | +666.98% | 1.90% | 466.55 | 0.0102% | +43.20% | 3.72% | −417.31 | #3381 | | FY 2022-23 | 81.65 | 0.0023% | +65.82% | 1.75% | 195.34 | 0.0034% | −58.13% | 1.82% | −113.69 | #2816 | | FY 2023-24 | 99.10 | 0.0027% | +21.37% | 2.99% | 102.37 | 0.0018% | −47.59% | 1.37% | −3.27 | #2591 | | FY 2024-25 | 159.41 | 0.0043% | +60.86% | 4.90% | 48.58 | 0.0008% | −52.54% | 0.66% | +110.83 | #2092 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 72.45%/yr, imports -25.96%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29031200 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 72.45% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 29031200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 72.45% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹159.41 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 29031200 ranked #2092 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29031200 ranks #2092 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2903, it ranks #8 of 85. By trade surplus, it ranks #1538 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29031200 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29031200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 666.98% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹110.83 Crore in HSN Code 29031200 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹159.41 Cr exceeded imports of ₹48.58 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹110.83 Crore — ranking #1538 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -25.96% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Dichloromethane India's imports under HSN Code 29031200 have grown at -25.96% CAGR, reaching ₹48.58 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 29031200 contributes 4.90% of Sub-Chapter 2903 exports — ranked #8 Among the 85 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2903, HSN Code 29031200 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 4.90% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.66% share (rank #15). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2903 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 29039990: Halogenated derivatives: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29039990/) | ₹524 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 29037900: Other Halogenated Acyclic Hydrocarbons (≥2 Different Halogens)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29037900/) | ₹513 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 29039130: p-Dichlorobenzene (Paradichlorobenzene)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29039130/) | ₹489 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 29037100: Chlorodifluoromethane (R-22)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29037100/) | ₹477 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 29034500: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29034500/) | ₹273 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 29034200: Difluoromethane (HFC-32)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29034200/) | ₹173 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 29034400: Pentafluoroethane (HFC-125)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29034400/) | ₹169 Cr | | #8 | HSN Code 29031200: Dichloromethane (this hsn code) | ₹159 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 29039940: Benzylchloride: Halogenated Aromatic Hydrocarbon Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29039940/) | ₹99 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 29031990: Saturated Chlorinated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29031990/) | ₹49 Cr |