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HSN Code 29051990: Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols

HSN Code 29051990 represents Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29051990, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29051990

HSN Code 29051990 relates to the following description.

From 1 May 2025 (Finance Act, 2025), this tariff item was carved out of this code. Goods covered by it are classified there from that date:

  • 29051920 – Triacontanol (Plant Growth Regulator)

Description of Goods

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other: other

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 29051990 not include?

Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols 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 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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 29051990 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹313 Cr

−12.48% vs FY 2024-25

0.0080% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹1,629 Cr

−9.36% vs FY 2024-25

0.0238% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹1,316 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12406 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2905

FY 2025-26

6.87%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2905’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 6.71% of Sub-Chapter 2905’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2905

FY 2025-26

#5 of 38

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 38

At a glance

3.90%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#1505

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+40.35%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

6.87%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2905

Share of Sub-Chapter 2905 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29051990

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1168

Balance

−754.96

Exports

239.41 ₹ Cr

0.0105% share

— YoY

6.38% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

994.37 ₹ Cr

0.0277% share

— YoY

6.61% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1277

Balance

−783.85

Exports

211.01 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

−11.86% YoY

7.66% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

994.86 ₹ Cr

0.0297% share

+0.05% YoY

7.76% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1241

Balance

−710.69

Exports

228.69 ₹ Cr

0.0106% share

+8.38% YoY

7.22% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

939.38 ₹ Cr

0.0322% share

−5.58% YoY

7.36% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1240

Balance

−1,318.11

Exports

320.96 ₹ Cr

0.0102% share

+40.35% YoY

9.41% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

1,639.07 ₹ Cr

0.0359% share

+74.48% YoY

7.91% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1215

Balance

−1,459.51

Exports

345.15 ₹ Cr

0.0095% share

+7.54% YoY

8.59% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

1,804.66 ₹ Cr

0.0314% share

+10.10% YoY

7.73% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1448

Balance

−1,124.78

Exports

279.16 ₹ Cr

0.0077% share

−19.12% YoY

7.70% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

1,403.94 ₹ Cr

0.0250% share

−22.20% YoY

7.25% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1279

Balance

−1,439.12

Exports

357.55 ₹ Cr

0.0097% share

+28.08% YoY

8.64% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

1,796.67 ₹ Cr

0.0296% share

+27.97% YoY

7.96% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #1505

Balance

−1,315.61

Exports

312.94 ₹ Cr

0.0080% share

−12.48% YoY

6.87% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

1,628.55 ₹ Cr

0.0238% share

−9.36% YoY

6.71% of Sub-Ch. 2905

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

3.90% /yr

Imports

7.30% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2905 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹4,556.75 Cr

Import

₹24,280.67 Cr

Trade Balance

−19,723.92

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 29051990 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 3.90% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 29051990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.90% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹239.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹312.94 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 29051990 Ranked #1505 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 29051990 ranks #1505 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2905, it ranks #5 of 38. By trade surplus, it ranks #12406 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 29051990 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29051990 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 40.35% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,315.61 Crore in HSN Code 29051990 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹1,628.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹312.94 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,315.61 Crore — ranking #12406 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 7.30% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols

India's imports under HSN Code 29051990 have grown at 7.30% CAGR, reaching ₹1,628.55 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 29051990 Contributes 6.87% of Sub-Chapter 2905 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 38 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2905, HSN Code 29051990 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 6.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 6.71% share (rank #3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29051990 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 29051990 ?

It includes Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols?

Under HSN 29051990, Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols?

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 Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols?

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

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