HSN Code 29051620: 2-ethyl hexanol

HSN Code 29051620 represents 2-ethyl hexanol under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify 2-ethyl hexanol correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29051620, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of 2-ethyl hexanol.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29051620

HSN Code 29051620 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Saturated monohydric alcohols :Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof : 2-ethyl hexanol

Chapter

29 - Organic chemicals

Sub Chapter

2905 - Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 29051620 not include?

2-ethyl hexanol does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 29051210

Saturated monohydric alcohols :Propan-1-o1 (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) : Propyl alcohol

HSN Code 29051220

Saturated monohydric alcohols :Propan-1-o1 (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) : Isopropyl alcohol

HSN Code 29051500

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - saturated monohydric alcohols : pentanol (amyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

HSN Code 29051610

Saturated monohydric alcohols :Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof : Dimethyl octanol

HSN Code 29051690

Saturated monohydric alcohols :Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof : Other

HSN Code 29051700

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol),hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)

HSN Code 29051900

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - saturated monohydric alcohols : other

HSN Code 29052250

Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols : Dihydromyrcenol

HSN Code 29054100

Other polyhydric alcohols : 2- Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolropane)

HSN Code 29055100

Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols : Ethchlorvynol (INN)

HSN Code 29055900

Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 29051620 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹4 Cr

−37.56% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹940 Cr

+180.15% vs FY 2023-24

0.0155% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹936 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12193 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2905

FY 2024-25

0.10%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2905’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 4.16% of Sub-Chapter 2905’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2905

FY 2024-25

#30 of 37

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2905

Import-side rank: #5 of 37

At a glance

−27.50%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#6872

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+2,514.81%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.10%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2905

Share of Sub-Chapter 2905 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29051620

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3669

Balance

−417.41

Exports

27.81 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

— YoY

0.74% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

445.22 ₹ Cr

0.0124% share

— YoY

2.96% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8145

Balance

−561.62

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−98.06% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

562.16 ₹ Cr

0.0168% share

+26.27% YoY

4.39% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4660

Balance

−370.93

Exports

14.12 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+2,514.81% YoY

0.45% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

385.05 ₹ Cr

0.0132% share

−31.51% YoY

3.02% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3356

Balance

−140.40

Exports

50.10 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+254.82% YoY

1.47% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

190.50 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

−50.53% YoY

0.92% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5504

Balance

−619.14

Exports

11.04 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−77.96% YoY

0.27% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

630.18 ₹ Cr

0.0110% share

+230.80% YoY

2.70% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6252

Balance

−329.02

Exports

6.47 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−41.39% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

335.49 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

−46.76% YoY

1.73% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6872

Balance

−935.84

Exports

4.04 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−37.56% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

939.88 ₹ Cr

0.0155% share

+180.15% YoY

4.16% of Sub-Ch. 2905

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−27.50% /yr

Imports

13.26% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2905 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹4,139.85 Cr

Import

₹22,566.51 Cr

Trade Balance

−18,426.66

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 29051620 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −27.50% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 29051620 have declined at a compound annual rate of −27.50% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹27.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29051620 Ranked #6872 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29051620 ranks #6872 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2905, it ranks #30 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #12193 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 29051620 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29051620 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 2,514.81% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹935.84 Crore in HSN Code 29051620 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹939.88 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.04 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹935.84 Crore — ranking #12193 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 13.26% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for 2-ethyl hexanol

India's imports under HSN Code 29051620 have grown at 13.26% CAGR, reaching ₹939.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29051620 Contributes 0.10% of Sub-Chapter 2905 Exports — Ranked #30

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2905, HSN Code 29051620 ranks #30 by export value — accounting for 0.10% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.16% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29051620 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 29051620 ?

It includes 2-ethyl hexanol

How much GST applies to 2-ethyl hexanol?

Under HSN 29051620, 2-ethyl hexanol attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for 2-ethyl hexanol?

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 2-ethyl hexanol?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when 2-ethyl hexanol is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for 2-ethyl hexanol; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for 2-ethyl hexanol?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.