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# HSN Code 29049970: Other : Sodium meta nitrobenzene sulphonate

- [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 2904: Hydrocarbon derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2904/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Sodium meta nitrobenzene sulphonate | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29049970 ?

It includes Other : Sodium meta nitrobenzene sulphonate

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other : Sodium meta nitrobenzene sulphonate?

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 much GST applies to Other : Sodium meta nitrobenzene sulphonate?

Under HSN 29049970, Other : Sodium meta nitrobenzene sulphonate attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other : Sodium meta nitrobenzene sulphonate?

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 : Sodium meta nitrobenzene sulphonate?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other : Sodium meta nitrobenzene sulphonate?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29049970 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹35 Cr (−50.76% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹35 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2413 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2904: 4.12% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2904: #5 of 36 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -10.33% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4110 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +44.52% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2904: 4.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29049970

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. 2904 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2904 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 67.48 | 0.0030% | — | 4.88% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.09% | +66.77 | #2472 |
| FY 2019-20 | 67.71 | 0.0031% | +0.34% | 7.21% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −74.65% | 0.02% | +67.53 | #2488 |
| FY 2020-21 | 64.71 | 0.0030% | −4.43% | 10.21% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +16.67% | 0.02% | +64.50 | #2582 |
| FY 2021-22 | 93.52 | 0.0030% | +44.52% | 10.28% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +4.76% | 0.02% | +93.30 | #2508 |
| FY 2022-23 | 58.72 | 0.0016% | −37.21% | 6.75% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +58.72 | #3261 |
| FY 2023-24 | 71.24 | 0.0020% | +21.32% | 9.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +71.24 | #3053 |
| FY 2024-25 | 35.08 | 0.0010% | −50.76% | 4.12% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +35.08 | #4110 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -10.33%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29049970 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -10.33% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29049970 have declined at a compound annual rate of -10.33% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹67.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹35.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29049970 ranked #4110 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29049970 ranks #4110 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2904, it ranks #5 of 36. By trade surplus, it ranks #2413 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29049970 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29049970 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 44.52% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹35.08 Crore in HSN Code 29049970 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹35.08 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹35.08 Crore — ranking #2413 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 29049970 contributes 4.12% of Sub-Chapter 2904 exports — ranked #5

Among the 36 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2904, HSN Code 29049970 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 4.12% 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 2904

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29041090: Sulpho Derivatives – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29041090/) | ₹292 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29049990: Sulphonated/Nitrated/Nitrosated Hydrocarbons \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29049990/) | ₹217 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29042090: Nitro derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29042090/) | ₹146 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29042040: Nitro/Nitroso Derivatives – Ortho Nitrotoluene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29042040/) | ₹53 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 29049970: Other : Sodium meta nitrobenzene sulphonate (this hsn code) | ₹35 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29049920: Other \| Dinitrochlorobenzene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29049920/) | ₹30 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29049940: Other \| Ortho Nitrochlorobenzene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29049940/) | ₹29 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29041030: Sulpho Derivatives – Naphthalene Sulphonic Acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29041030/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29042060: Dinitrotoluene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29042060/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29041010: Sulpho Derivatives – Benzene Sulphonic Acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29041010/) | ₹5 Cr |