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# HSN Code 29054900: Other Polyhydric Alcohols | Other

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other polyhydric alcohols : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29054900 ?

It includes Other Polyhydric Alcohols | Other

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Polyhydric Alcohols / Other?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Polyhydric Alcohols / Other?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Polyhydric Alcohols / Other?

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.

### How much GST applies to Other Polyhydric Alcohols / Other?

Under HSN 29054900, Other Polyhydric Alcohols / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Polyhydric Alcohols / Other?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29054900 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹17 Cr (−29.06% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹112 Cr (+74.32% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹95 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10771 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2905: 0.41% of its exports; import side 0.50%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2905: #25 of 37 by export value; import-side #19

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.27% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5094 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +197.38% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2905: 0.41% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29054900

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 | 8.52 | 0.0004% | — | 0.23% | 81.25 | 0.0023% | — | 0.54% | −72.73 | #5189 |
| FY 2019-20 | 18.15 | 0.0008% | +113.03% | 0.66% | 86.52 | 0.0026% | +6.49% | 0.68% | −68.37 | #4245 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7.12 | 0.0003% | −60.77% | 0.22% | 78.02 | 0.0027% | −9.82% | 0.61% | −70.90 | #5489 |
| FY 2021-22 | 12.96 | 0.0004% | +82.02% | 0.38% | 116.15 | 0.0025% | +48.87% | 0.56% | −103.19 | #5148 |
| FY 2022-23 | 38.54 | 0.0011% | +197.38% | 0.96% | 89.91 | 0.0016% | −22.59% | 0.39% | −51.37 | #3825 |
| FY 2023-24 | 24.05 | 0.0007% | −37.60% | 0.66% | 64.26 | 0.0011% | −28.53% | 0.33% | −40.21 | #4509 |
| FY 2024-25 | 17.06 | 0.0005% | −29.06% | 0.41% | 112.02 | 0.0018% | +74.32% | 0.50% | −94.96 | #5094 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.27%/yr, imports 5.50%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29054900 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.27% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29054900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.27% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹8.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29054900 ranked #5094 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29054900 ranks #5094 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2905, it ranks #25 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #10771 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29054900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29054900 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 197.38% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹94.96 Crore in HSN Code 29054900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹112.02 Cr exceeded exports of ₹17.06 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹94.96 Crore — ranking #10771 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.50% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Polyhydric Alcohols | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 29054900 have grown at 5.50% CAGR, reaching ₹112.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29054900 contributes 0.41% of Sub-Chapter 2905 exports — ranked #25

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2905, HSN Code 29054900 ranks #25 by export value — accounting for 0.41% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.50% share (rank #19).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29051700/) | ₹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 |
| #25 | HSN Code 29054900: Other Polyhydric Alcohols \| Other (this hsn code) | ₹17 Cr |