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# HSN Code 29051220: Isopropyl 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 :Propan-1-o1 (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) : Isopropyl alcohol | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29051220 ?

It includes Isopropyl Alcohol

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Isopropyl 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Isopropyl Alcohol is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Isopropyl Alcohol?

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 Isopropyl 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 Isopropyl Alcohol?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29051220 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹114 Cr (+44.84% YoY) — 0.0031% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,150 Cr (+55.44% YoY) — 0.0189% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,036 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12217 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2905: 2.77% of its exports; import side 5.10%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2905: #10 of 37 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.39% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2487 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +44.84% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2905: 2.77% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29051220

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 | 51.10 | 0.0022% | — | 1.36% | 858.97 | 0.0240% | — | 5.71% | −807.87 | #2830 |
| FY 2019-20 | 72.94 | 0.0033% | +42.74% | 2.65% | 740.49 | 0.0221% | −13.79% | 5.78% | −667.55 | #2395 |
| FY 2020-21 | 82.24 | 0.0038% | +12.75% | 2.60% | 1,469.77 | 0.0504% | +98.49% | 11.52% | −1,387.53 | #2292 |
| FY 2021-22 | 106.35 | 0.0034% | +29.32% | 3.12% | 994.81 | 0.0218% | −32.32% | 4.80% | −888.46 | #2328 |
| FY 2022-23 | 108.72 | 0.0030% | +2.23% | 2.71% | 984.69 | 0.0171% | −1.02% | 4.22% | −875.97 | #2424 |
| FY 2023-24 | 79.04 | 0.0022% | −27.30% | 2.18% | 740.03 | 0.0132% | −24.85% | 3.82% | −660.99 | #2882 |
| FY 2024-25 | 114.48 | 0.0031% | +44.84% | 2.77% | 1,150.31 | 0.0189% | +55.44% | 5.10% | −1,035.83 | #2487 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.39%/yr, imports 4.99%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29051220 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.39% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29051220 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.39% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹51.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹114.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29051220 ranked #2487 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29051220 ranks #2487 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2905, it ranks #10 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #12217 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29051220 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29051220 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 44.84% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,035.83 Crore in HSN Code 29051220 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,150.31 Cr exceeded exports of ₹114.48 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,035.83 Crore — ranking #12217 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Isopropyl Alcohol

India's imports under HSN Code 29051220 have grown at 4.99% CAGR, reaching ₹1,150.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29051220 contributes 2.77% of Sub-Chapter 2905 exports — ranked #10

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2905, HSN Code 29051220 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 2.77% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.10% share (rank #4).

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29051100/) | ₹207 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29054500: Other Polyhydric Alcohols \| Glycerol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29054500/) | ₹161 Cr |
| #10 | HSN Code 29051220: Isopropyl Alcohol (this hsn code) | ₹114 Cr |