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# HSN Code 29051100: Methanol (methyl alcohol)

- [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 2905: Acyclic alcohols & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2905/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29051100 ?

It includes Methanol (methyl alcohol)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Methanol (methyl alcohol)?

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 Methanol (methyl alcohol)?

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 Methanol (methyl alcohol)?

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

### How much GST applies to Methanol (methyl alcohol)?

Under HSN 29051100, Methanol (methyl alcohol) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Methanol (methyl alcohol) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Methanol (methyl alcohol); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29051100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹207 Cr (+17.35% YoY) — 0.0056% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹7,754 Cr (+4.43% YoY) — 0.1276% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹7,547 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12585 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2905: 5.01% of its exports; import side 34.36%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2905: #8 of 37 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 32.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1800 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +133.37% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2905: 5.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29051100

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. 2905 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2905 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 38.19 | 0.0017% | — | 1.02% | 5,194.74 | 0.1449% | — | 34.55% | −5,156.55 | #3263 |
| FY 2019-20 | 34.82 | 0.0016% | −8.82% | 1.26% | 4,255.67 | 0.1271% | −18.08% | 33.20% | −4,220.85 | #3394 |
| FY 2020-21 | 26.07 | 0.0012% | −25.13% | 0.82% | 4,348.05 | 0.1492% | +2.17% | 34.08% | −4,321.98 | #3847 |
| FY 2021-22 | 60.84 | 0.0019% | +133.37% | 1.78% | 7,431.53 | 0.1626% | +70.92% | 35.86% | −7,370.69 | #3095 |
| FY 2022-23 | 139.15 | 0.0038% | +128.71% | 3.46% | 7,524.24 | 0.1309% | +1.25% | 32.24% | −7,385.09 | #2141 |
| FY 2023-24 | 176.68 | 0.0049% | +26.97% | 4.87% | 7,425.41 | 0.1322% | −1.31% | 38.36% | −7,248.73 | #1917 |
| FY 2024-25 | 207.33 | 0.0056% | +17.35% | 5.01% | 7,754.38 | 0.1276% | +4.43% | 34.36% | −7,547.05 | #1800 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 32.57%/yr, imports 6.90%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29051100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 32.57% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29051100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 32.57% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹38.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹207.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29051100 ranked #1800 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29051100 ranks #1800 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2905, it ranks #8 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #12585 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29051100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29051100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 133.37% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹7,547.05 Crore in HSN Code 29051100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7,754.38 Cr exceeded exports of ₹207.33 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹7,547.05 Crore — ranking #12585 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.90% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Methanol (methyl alcohol)

India's imports under HSN Code 29051100 have grown at 6.90% CAGR, reaching ₹7,754.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29051100 contributes 5.01% of Sub-Chapter 2905 exports — ranked #8

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2905, HSN Code 29051100 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 5.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 34.36% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2905

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29052250: Dihydromyrcenol: Unsaturated Monohydric Acyclic Terpene Alcohol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29052250/) | ₹666 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29054400: Other polyhydric alcohols : D-glucitol (Sorbitol)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29054400/) | ₹565 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29053990: Other diols](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29053990/) | ₹375 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29051990: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other: other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29051990/) | ₹358 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29052900: Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29052900/) | ₹308 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29053100: Ethylene glycol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29053100/) | ₹301 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29051700: Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29051700/) | ₹248 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 29051100: Methanol (methyl alcohol) (this hsn code) | ₹207 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29054500: Other Polyhydric Alcohols \| Glycerol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29054500/) | ₹161 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29051220: Isopropyl Alcohol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29051220/) | ₹114 Cr |