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# HSN Code 29081900: Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – 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 2908: Halogenated phenol derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2908/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29081900 ?

It includes Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – Other

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – Other?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – Other?

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

### How much GST applies to Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – Other?

Under HSN 29081900, Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29081900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹205 Cr (+22.01% YoY) — 0.0056% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹92 Cr (−26.43% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹114 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1520 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2908: 79.33% of its exports; import side 49.83%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2908: #1 of 20 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -0.84% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1810 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +48.66% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2908: 79.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29081900

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. 2908 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2908 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 216.11 | 0.0095% | — | 66.47% | 108.74 | 0.0030% | — | 47.95% | +107.37 | #1250 |
| FY 2019-20 | 321.26 | 0.0146% | +48.66% | 77.38% | 116.80 | 0.0035% | +7.41% | 58.84% | +204.46 | #936 |
| FY 2020-21 | 294.57 | 0.0137% | −8.31% | 72.83% | 162.27 | 0.0056% | +38.93% | 69.98% | +132.30 | #1042 |
| FY 2021-22 | 199.67 | 0.0064% | −32.22% | 65.09% | 94.84 | 0.0021% | −41.55% | 59.40% | +104.83 | #1649 |
| FY 2022-23 | 227.20 | 0.0063% | +13.79% | 71.43% | 195.90 | 0.0034% | +106.56% | 65.87% | +31.30 | #1606 |
| FY 2023-24 | 168.36 | 0.0047% | −25.90% | 75.13% | 124.84 | 0.0022% | −36.27% | 60.78% | +43.52 | #1970 |
| FY 2024-25 | 205.41 | 0.0056% | +22.01% | 79.33% | 91.84 | 0.0015% | −26.43% | 49.83% | +113.57 | #1810 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -0.84%/yr, imports -2.78%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29081900 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -0.84% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29081900 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.84% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹216.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹205.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29081900 ranked #1810 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29081900 ranks #1810 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2908, it ranks #1 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #1520 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29081900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29081900 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 48.66% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹113.57 Crore in HSN Code 29081900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹205.41 Cr exceeded imports of ₹91.84 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹113.57 Crore — ranking #1520 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.78% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – Other

India's imports under HSN Code 29081900 have grown at -2.78% CAGR, reaching ₹91.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29081900 contributes 79.33% of Sub-Chapter 2908 exports — ranked #1

Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2908, HSN Code 29081900 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 79.33% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 49.83% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2908

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 29081900: Halogen Derivatives and Their Salts – Other (this hsn code) | ₹205 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29089990: Other Derivatives of Phenols or Phenol Alcohols](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29089990/) | ₹53 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29089910: Other \| Other \| Para Nitrophenol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29089910/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29089920: Other \| Other \| Musk Xylol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29089920/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29081100: Pentachlor](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29081100/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 29089100: Other \| Dinoseb (Iso) And Its Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29089100/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 29089200: 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29089200/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 29081000: Phenol Sulphonic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29081000/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 29082010: G Acids (2-Naphthol-6,8-Disulphonic Acid)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29082010/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 29082021: Salts of G Acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29082021/) | — |