--- title: "HSN Code for Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol | HSN 29051700 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 29051700 related to Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29051700/" --- # HSN Code 29051700: Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl 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 : Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol),hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 29051700 ? It includes Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol ### Any common misclassification issue with Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol? 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 Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl 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 much GST applies to Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol? Under HSN 29051700, Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29051700 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹248 Cr (+45.48% YoY) — 0.0067% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹74 Cr (+1.93% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹174 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1240 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2905: 5.99% of its exports; import side 0.33% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2905: #7 of 37 by export value; import-side #23 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 3.86% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1625 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +45.48% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2905: 5.99% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29051700 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 | 197.49 | 0.0086% | — | 5.26% | 39.81 | 0.0011% | — | 0.26% | +157.68 | #1323 | | FY 2019-20 | 181.53 | 0.0082% | −8.08% | 6.59% | 39.40 | 0.0012% | −1.03% | 0.31% | +142.13 | #1403 | | FY 2020-21 | 246.94 | 0.0115% | +36.03% | 7.80% | 45.37 | 0.0016% | +15.15% | 0.36% | +201.57 | #1185 | | FY 2021-22 | 352.45 | 0.0112% | +42.73% | 10.34% | 79.21 | 0.0017% | +74.59% | 0.38% | +273.24 | #1140 | | FY 2022-23 | 432.47 | 0.0119% | +22.70% | 10.77% | 131.49 | 0.0023% | +66.00% | 0.56% | +300.98 | #1035 | | FY 2023-24 | 170.37 | 0.0047% | −60.61% | 4.70% | 72.53 | 0.0013% | −44.84% | 0.37% | +97.84 | #1957 | | FY 2024-25 | 247.85 | 0.0067% | +45.48% | 5.99% | 73.93 | 0.0012% | +1.93% | 0.33% | +173.92 | #1625 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 3.86%/yr, imports 10.87%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29051700 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 3.86% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 29051700 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹197.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹247.85 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 29051700 ranked #1625 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29051700 ranks #1625 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2905, it ranks #7 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #1240 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29051700 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29051700 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 45.48% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹173.92 Crore in HSN Code 29051700 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹247.85 Cr exceeded imports of ₹73.93 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹173.92 Crore — ranking #1240 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 10.87% CAGR signals rising demand for Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol India's imports under HSN Code 29051700 have grown at 10.87% CAGR, reaching ₹73.93 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 29051700 contributes 5.99% of Sub-Chapter 2905 exports — ranked #7 Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2905, HSN Code 29051700 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 5.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.33% share (rank #23). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29051220/) | ₹114 Cr |