HSN Code 29053200: Propylene glycol

HSN Code 29053200 represents Propylene glycol under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Propylene glycol correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29053200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Propylene glycol.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29053200

HSN Code 29053200 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Diols : Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)

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 29053200 not include?

Propylene glycol 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 29053200 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

₹51 Cr

−35.25% vs FY 2023-24

0.0014% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹928 Cr

+6.45% vs FY 2023-24

0.0153% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹876 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12167 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2905

FY 2024-25

1.24%

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

Import side: 4.11% of Sub-Chapter 2905’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2905

FY 2024-25

#17 of 37

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

Import-side rank: #6 of 37

At a glance

13.37%

Export CAGR

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

#3589

National Export Rank

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

+171.72%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

1.24%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2905

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29053200

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 #3862

Balance

−666.70

Exports

24.19 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

— YoY

0.64% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

690.89 ₹ Cr

0.0193% share

— YoY

4.60% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2524

Balance

−480.42

Exports

65.73 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+171.72% YoY

2.39% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

546.15 ₹ Cr

0.0163% share

−20.95% YoY

4.26% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3291

Balance

−513.89

Exports

39.32 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−40.18% YoY

1.24% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

553.21 ₹ Cr

0.0190% share

+1.29% YoY

4.34% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3315

Balance

−1,245.91

Exports

51.87 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+31.92% YoY

1.52% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

1,297.78 ₹ Cr

0.0284% share

+134.59% YoY

6.26% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2974

Balance

−981.35

Exports

73.45 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+41.60% YoY

1.83% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

1,054.80 ₹ Cr

0.0183% share

−18.72% YoY

4.52% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2878

Balance

−791.96

Exports

79.34 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+8.02% YoY

2.19% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

871.30 ₹ Cr

0.0155% share

−17.40% YoY

4.50% of Sub-Ch. 2905

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3589

Balance

−876.15

Exports

51.37 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

−35.25% YoY

1.24% of Sub-Ch. 2905

Imports

927.52 ₹ Cr

0.0153% share

+6.45% YoY

4.11% of Sub-Ch. 2905

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

13.37% /yr

Imports

5.03% /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 29053200 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 13.37% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 29053200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹24.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹51.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29053200 Ranked #3589 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29053200 ranks #3589 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2905, it ranks #17 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #12167 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 29053200 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29053200 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 171.72% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹876.15 Crore in HSN Code 29053200 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹927.52 Cr exceeded exports of ₹51.37 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹876.15 Crore — ranking #12167 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.03% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Propylene glycol

India's imports under HSN Code 29053200 have grown at 5.03% CAGR, reaching ₹927.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29053200 Contributes 1.24% of Sub-Chapter 2905 Exports — Ranked #17

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2905, HSN Code 29053200 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 1.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.11% share (rank #6).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29053200 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 29053200 ?

It includes Propylene glycol

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Propylene glycol?

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 Propylene glycol?

Under HSN 29053200, Propylene glycol attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Propylene glycol?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Propylene glycol is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Propylene glycol?

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.