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# HSN Code 29071210: Monophenols: Para cresols (p-cresols)

- [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 2907: Phenols & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2907/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monophenols : Cresols and their salts : Para cresols (p-cresols) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29071210 ?

It includes Monophenols: Para cresols (p-cresols)

### How much GST applies to Monophenols: Para cresols (p-cresols)?

Under HSN 29071210, Monophenols: Para cresols (p-cresols) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Monophenols: Para cresols (p-cresols)?

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 Monophenols: Para cresols (p-cresols)?

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 Monophenols: Para cresols (p-cresols)?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Monophenols: Para cresols (p-cresols)?

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 29071210 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹252 Cr (+30.84% YoY) — 0.0068% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹18 Cr (−2.34% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹233 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1050 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2907: 11.22% of its exports; import side 0.32%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2907: #4 of 23 by export value; import-side #16

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -1.69% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1613 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +76.40% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2907: 11.22% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29071210

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. 2907 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2907 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 278.64 | 0.0122% | — | 17.45% | 43.47 | 0.0012% | — | 0.82% | +235.17 | #1038 |
| FY 2019-20 | 252.42 | 0.0115% | −9.41% | 13.34% | 34.22 | 0.0010% | −21.28% | 0.87% | +218.20 | #1134 |
| FY 2020-21 | 147.74 | 0.0069% | −41.47% | 6.92% | 29.96 | 0.0010% | −12.45% | 0.79% | +117.78 | #1672 |
| FY 2021-22 | 260.61 | 0.0083% | +76.40% | 10.08% | 12.57 | 0.0003% | −58.04% | 0.20% | +248.04 | #1395 |
| FY 2022-23 | 174.61 | 0.0048% | −33.00% | 7.60% | 19.18 | 0.0003% | +52.59% | 0.32% | +155.43 | #1873 |
| FY 2023-24 | 192.31 | 0.0053% | +10.14% | 10.16% | 18.78 | 0.0003% | −2.09% | 0.39% | +173.53 | #1818 |
| FY 2024-25 | 251.62 | 0.0068% | +30.84% | 11.22% | 18.34 | 0.0003% | −2.34% | 0.32% | +233.28 | #1613 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -1.69%/yr, imports -13.40%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29071210 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -1.69% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29071210 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.69% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹278.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹251.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29071210 ranked #1613 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29071210 ranks #1613 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2907, it ranks #4 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #1050 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29071210 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29071210 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 76.40% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹233.28 Crore in HSN Code 29071210 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹251.62 Cr exceeded imports of ₹18.34 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹233.28 Crore — ranking #1050 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -13.40% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Monophenols: Para cresols (p-cresols)

India's imports under HSN Code 29071210 have grown at -13.40% CAGR, reaching ₹18.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29071210 contributes 11.22% of Sub-Chapter 2907 exports — ranked #4

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2907, HSN Code 29071210 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 11.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.32% share (rank #16).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2907

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29072990: Polyphenols ; phenol-alcohols :Other :Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29072990/) | ₹464 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29071990: Monophenols \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29071990/) | ₹298 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29072930: Tertiary butyl hydroquinone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29072930/) | ₹259 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 29071210: Monophenols: Para cresols (p-cresols) (this hsn code) | ₹252 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29071110: Pure Carbolic Acid (Phenol)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29071110/) | ₹162 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29071290: Monophenols :Cresols and their salts : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29071290/) | ₹144 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29072100: Resorcinol and its salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29072100/) | ₹122 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29072200: Hydroquinone and its salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29072200/) | ₹93 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29071190: Other monophenols](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29071190/) | ₹87 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29071930: Monophenols \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29071930/) | ₹79 Cr |