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# HSN Code 29061390: Sterols and inositols

- [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 2906: Cyclic alcohols & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2906/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic : Sterols and inositols : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29061390 ?

It includes Sterols and inositols

### Any common misclassification issue with Sterols and inositols?

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 Sterols and inositols?

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 Sterols and inositols?

Under HSN 29061390, Sterols and inositols attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Sterols and inositols is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sterols and inositols?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29061390 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹29 Cr (+10.01% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹36 Cr (−27.24% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹7 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8819 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2906: 1.13% of its exports; import side 1.44%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2906: #5 of 11 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -5.75% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4378 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +55.86% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2906: 1.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29061390

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. 2906 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2906 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 41.54 | 0.0018% | — | 1.18% | 31.82 | 0.0009% | — | 4.55% | +9.72 | #3152 |
| FY 2019-20 | 37.11 | 0.0017% | −10.66% | 1.05% | 38.96 | 0.0012% | +22.44% | 4.31% | −1.85 | #3306 |
| FY 2020-21 | 34.71 | 0.0016% | −6.47% | 1.06% | 31.37 | 0.0011% | −19.48% | 2.86% | +3.34 | #3451 |
| FY 2021-22 | 54.10 | 0.0017% | +55.86% | 1.59% | 29.94 | 0.0007% | −4.56% | 2.59% | +24.16 | #3257 |
| FY 2022-23 | 78.12 | 0.0022% | +44.40% | 2.93% | 63.31 | 0.0011% | +111.46% | 4.57% | +14.81 | #2875 |
| FY 2023-24 | 26.47 | 0.0007% | −66.12% | 1.05% | 49.60 | 0.0009% | −21.66% | 2.63% | −23.13 | #4395 |
| FY 2024-25 | 29.12 | 0.0008% | +10.01% | 1.13% | 36.09 | 0.0006% | −27.24% | 1.44% | −6.97 | #4378 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -5.75%/yr, imports 2.12%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29061390 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -5.75% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29061390 have declined at a compound annual rate of -5.75% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹41.54 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹29.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29061390 ranked #4378 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29061390 ranks #4378 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2906, it ranks #5 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #8819 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29061390 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29061390 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 55.86% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.97 Crore in HSN Code 29061390 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹36.09 Cr exceeded exports of ₹29.12 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.97 Crore — ranking #8819 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.12% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sterols and inositols

India's imports under HSN Code 29061390 have grown at 2.12% CAGR, reaching ₹36.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29061390 contributes 1.13% of Sub-Chapter 2906 exports — ranked #5

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2906, HSN Code 29061390 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.44% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2906

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29061990: Cyclanic or cyclenic, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29061990/) | ₹539 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29062100: Benzyl Alcohol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29062100/) | ₹302 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29062990: Other Aromatic Alcohols](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29062990/) | ₹301 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29062920: Phenylethyl Alcohol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29062920/) | ₹72 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 29061390: Sterols and inositols (this hsn code) | ₹29 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29061310: Cholesterol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29061310/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29062910: Cinnamic Alcohol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29062910/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29061910: Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic: Borneol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29061910/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29061200: Cyclohexanol & Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29061200/) | ₹4 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 29061100: Menthol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29061100/) | Nil |