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# HSN Code 29091100: Diethyl ether

- [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 2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, peroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2909/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Diethyl ether | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29091100 ?

It includes Diethyl ether

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Diethyl ether is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Diethyl ether?

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 Diethyl ether?

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 Diethyl ether?

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 Diethyl ether?

Under HSN 29091100, Diethyl ether attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29091100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹63 Cr (+18.05% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹5 Cr (+468.75% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹59 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2032 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2909: 1.13% of its exports; import side 0.18%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2909: #15 of 28 by export value; import-side #16

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 21.67% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3305 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +701.54% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2909: 1.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29091100

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. 2909 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2909 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 19.48 | 0.0009% | — | 0.54% | 6.53 | 0.0002% | — | 0.35% | +12.95 | #4144 |
| FY 2019-20 | 156.14 | 0.0071% | +701.54% | 3.70% | 5.51 | 0.0002% | −15.62% | 0.35% | +150.63 | #1549 |
| FY 2020-21 | 51.23 | 0.0024% | −67.19% | 1.29% | 11.89 | 0.0004% | +115.79% | 0.68% | +39.34 | #2893 |
| FY 2021-22 | 30.47 | 0.0010% | −40.52% | 0.63% | 7.99 | 0.0002% | −32.80% | 0.37% | +22.48 | #4028 |
| FY 2022-23 | 51.99 | 0.0014% | +70.63% | 0.83% | 6.02 | 0.0001% | −24.66% | 0.21% | +45.97 | #3428 |
| FY 2023-24 | 53.53 | 0.0015% | +2.96% | 0.96% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.71% | 0.03% | +52.73 | #3431 |
| FY 2024-25 | 63.19 | 0.0017% | +18.05% | 1.13% | 4.55 | 0.0001% | +468.75% | 0.18% | +58.64 | #3305 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 21.67%/yr, imports -5.84%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29091100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 21.67% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29091100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹19.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹63.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29091100 ranked #3305 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29091100 ranks #3305 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2909, it ranks #15 of 28. By trade surplus, it ranks #2032 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29091100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29091100 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 701.54% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹58.64 Crore in HSN Code 29091100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹63.19 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.55 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹58.64 Crore — ranking #2032 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -5.84% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Diethyl ether

India's imports under HSN Code 29091100 have grown at -5.84% CAGR, reaching ₹4.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29091100 contributes 1.13% of Sub-Chapter 2909 exports — ranked #15

Among the 28 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2909, HSN Code 29091100 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 1.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.18% share (rank #16).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2909

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29091910: Tertiary Amyl Methyl Ether](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29091910/) | ₹1,782 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29091920: Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29091920/) | ₹601 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29094910: Phenoxy ethanol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29094910/) | ₹530 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29095090: Other ether-phenols](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29095090/) | ₹446 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29091990: Acyclic ethers: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29091990/) | ₹339 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29095050: Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29095050/) | ₹309 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29095040: 4-Methoxy phenol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29095040/) | ₹293 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29093090: Aromatic Ethers (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29093090/) | ₹281 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29094990: Other Ether-Alcohols](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29094990/) | ₹272 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29093019: Anisole Derivatives (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29093019/) | ₹131 Cr |
| #15 | HSN Code 29091100: Diethyl ether (this hsn code) | ₹63 Cr |