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# HSN Code 29038100: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH/Lindane)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons : 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane [HCH (ISO)] including lindane (ISO, INN) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29038100 ?

It includes Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH/Lindane)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH/Lindane)?

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 Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH/Lindane)?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH/Lindane)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH/Lindane)?

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 Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH/Lindane)?

Under HSN 29038100, Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH/Lindane) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29038100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (+15.89% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4429 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2903: 0.04% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2903: #30 of 85 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 85.94% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8050 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +15.89% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2903: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29038100

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | #9664 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | −0.03 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.52 | 0.0001% | — | 0.15% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 0.00% | +2.48 | #6727 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.29% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.00% | +0.88 | #8070 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6.67% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +500.00% | 0.00% | +0.84 | #8129 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.07 | 0.0000% | +11.46% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.07 | #8187 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.24 | 0.0000% | +15.89% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.24 | #8050 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 85.94%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29038100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 85.94% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29038100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 85.94% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.24 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29038100 ranked #8050 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29038100 ranks #8050 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2903, it ranks #30 of 85. By trade surplus, it ranks #4429 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29038100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29038100 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 15.89% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.24 Crore in HSN Code 29038100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.24 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.24 Crore — ranking #4429 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 29038100 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 2903 exports — ranked #30

Among the 85 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2903, HSN Code 29038100 ranks #30 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29031200/) | ₹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 |
| #30 | HSN Code 29038100: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH/Lindane) (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |