HSN Code 29051700: Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol

HSN Code 29051700 represents Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29051700, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29051700

HSN Code 29051700 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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 29051700 not include?

Lauryl/Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol 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 29051620

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

HSN Code 29051690

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

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 29051700 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

₹248 Cr

+45.48% vs FY 2023-24

0.0067% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹74 Cr

+1.93% vs FY 2023-24

0.0012% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹174 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1240 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2905

FY 2024-25

5.99%

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

Import side: 0.33% of Sub-Chapter 2905’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2905

FY 2024-25

#7 of 37

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

Import-side rank: #23 of 37

At a glance

3.86%

Export CAGR

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

#1625

National Export Rank

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

+45.48%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

5.99%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2905

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1323

Balance

+157.68

Exports

197.49 ₹ Cr

0.0086% share

— YoY

5.26% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

39.81 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

— YoY

0.26% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1403

Balance

+142.13

Exports

181.53 ₹ Cr

0.0082% share

−8.08% YoY

6.59% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

39.40 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−1.03% YoY

0.31% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1185

Balance

+201.57

Exports

246.94 ₹ Cr

0.0115% share

+36.03% YoY

7.80% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

45.37 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+15.15% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1140

Balance

+273.24

Exports

352.45 ₹ Cr

0.0112% share

+42.73% YoY

10.34% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

79.21 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+74.59% YoY

0.38% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1035

Balance

+300.98

Exports

432.47 ₹ Cr

0.0119% share

+22.70% YoY

10.77% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

131.49 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+66.00% YoY

0.56% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1957

Balance

+97.84

Exports

170.37 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

−60.61% YoY

4.70% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

72.53 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−44.84% YoY

0.37% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1625

Balance

+173.92

Exports

247.85 ₹ Cr

0.0067% share

+45.48% YoY

5.99% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

73.93 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+1.93% YoY

0.33% of Sub-Ch. 2905

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

3.86% /yr

Imports

10.87% /yr

Consistently Surplus
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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29051700 and GST compliance.

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).

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.