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# HSN Code 29072100: Resorcinol and its salts

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Polyphenols ; phenol-alcohols : Resorcinol and its salts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29072100 ?

It includes Resorcinol and its salts

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Resorcinol and its salts is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Resorcinol and its salts?

Under HSN 29072100, Resorcinol and its salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Resorcinol and its salts?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Resorcinol and its salts?

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 Resorcinol and its salts?

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 29072100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹122 Cr (+136.98% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹306 Cr (+63.29% YoY) — 0.0050% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹184 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11266 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2907: 5.44% of its exports; import side 5.33%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2907: #7 of 23 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -1.12% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2414 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +136.98% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2907: 5.44% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29072100

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 | 130.54 | 0.0057% | — | 8.18% | 382.29 | 0.0107% | — | 7.20% | −251.75 | #1722 |
| FY 2019-20 | 165.07 | 0.0075% | +26.45% | 8.72% | 356.66 | 0.0107% | −6.70% | 9.08% | −191.59 | #1493 |
| FY 2020-21 | 170.29 | 0.0079% | +3.16% | 7.98% | 341.41 | 0.0117% | −4.28% | 9.02% | −171.12 | #1533 |
| FY 2021-22 | 130.43 | 0.0042% | −23.41% | 5.05% | 320.41 | 0.0070% | −6.15% | 5.19% | −189.98 | #2101 |
| FY 2022-23 | 72.28 | 0.0020% | −44.58% | 3.15% | 313.74 | 0.0055% | −2.08% | 5.20% | −241.46 | #2993 |
| FY 2023-24 | 51.49 | 0.0014% | −28.76% | 2.72% | 187.51 | 0.0033% | −40.23% | 3.91% | −136.02 | #3485 |
| FY 2024-25 | 122.02 | 0.0033% | +136.98% | 5.44% | 306.18 | 0.0050% | +63.29% | 5.33% | −184.16 | #2414 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -1.12%/yr, imports -3.63%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29072100 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -1.12% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29072100 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.12% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹130.54 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹122.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29072100 ranked #2414 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29072100 ranks #2414 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2907, it ranks #7 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #11266 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29072100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29072100 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 136.98% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹184.16 Crore in HSN Code 29072100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹306.18 Cr exceeded exports of ₹122.02 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹184.16 Crore — ranking #11266 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -3.63% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Resorcinol and its salts

India's imports under HSN Code 29072100 have grown at -3.63% CAGR, reaching ₹306.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29072100 contributes 5.44% of Sub-Chapter 2907 exports — ranked #7

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2907, HSN Code 29072100 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 5.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.33% share (rank #5).

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29071210/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |