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# HSN Code 29091920: Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe)

- [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 : other: Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29091920 ?

It includes Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe)

### Any common misclassification issue with Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe)?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe)?

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 Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe)?

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 Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29091920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹601 Cr (−39.48% YoY) — 0.0163% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹26 Cr (+59.07% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹575 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #559 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2909: 10.74% of its exports; import side 0.99%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2909: #2 of 28 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #859 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +109.70% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2909: 10.74% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29091920

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | 275.46 | 0.0128% | — | 6.92% | 5.85 | 0.0002% | — | 0.34% | +269.61 | #1087 |
| FY 2021-22 | 451.97 | 0.0144% | +64.08% | 9.33% | 7.64 | 0.0002% | +30.60% | 0.35% | +444.33 | #935 |
| FY 2022-23 | 947.77 | 0.0262% | +109.70% | 15.10% | 14.04 | 0.0002% | +83.77% | 0.50% | +933.73 | #525 |
| FY 2023-24 | 992.31 | 0.0274% | +4.70% | 17.83% | 16.05 | 0.0003% | +14.32% | 0.67% | +976.26 | #517 |
| FY 2024-25 | 600.57 | 0.0163% | −39.48% | 10.74% | 25.53 | 0.0004% | +59.07% | 0.99% | +575.04 | #859 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29091920 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 29091920

India exported ₹600.57 Crore worth of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 29091920 ranked #859 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29091920 ranks #859 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2909, it ranks #2 of 28. By trade surplus, it ranks #559 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29091920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29091920 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 109.70% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹575.04 Crore in HSN Code 29091920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹600.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹25.53 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹575.04 Crore — ranking #559 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 29091920 contributes 10.74% of Sub-Chapter 2909 exports — ranked #2

Among the 28 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2909, HSN Code 29091920 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 10.74% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.99% share (rank #12).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |