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# HSN Code 29095010: Guaiacol

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Guaiacol | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29095010 ?

It includes Guaiacol

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Guaiacol?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Guaiacol?

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 Guaiacol is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Guaiacol?

Under HSN 29095010, Guaiacol attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Guaiacol?

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 Guaiacol?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29095010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹20 Cr (−27.02% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹17 Cr (−28.11% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3990 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2909: 0.36% of its exports; import side 0.65%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2909: #18 of 28 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -24.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4887 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +45.39% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2909: 0.36% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29095010

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 | 104.21 | 0.0046% | — | 2.89% | 52.90 | 0.0015% | — | 2.82% | +51.31 | #1962 |
| FY 2019-20 | 90.63 | 0.0041% | −13.03% | 2.15% | 35.49 | 0.0011% | −32.91% | 2.28% | +55.14 | #2125 |
| FY 2020-21 | 86.73 | 0.0040% | −4.30% | 2.18% | 41.59 | 0.0014% | +17.19% | 2.38% | +45.14 | #2220 |
| FY 2021-22 | 42.23 | 0.0013% | −51.31% | 0.87% | 53.29 | 0.0012% | +28.13% | 2.45% | −11.06 | #3600 |
| FY 2022-23 | 61.40 | 0.0017% | +45.39% | 0.98% | 69.61 | 0.0012% | +30.62% | 2.47% | −8.21 | #3199 |
| FY 2023-24 | 27.20 | 0.0008% | −55.70% | 0.49% | 23.12 | 0.0004% | −66.79% | 0.97% | +4.08 | #4371 |
| FY 2024-25 | 19.85 | 0.0005% | −27.02% | 0.36% | 16.62 | 0.0003% | −28.11% | 0.65% | +3.23 | #4887 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -24.15%/yr, imports -17.55%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29095010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -24.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29095010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -24.15% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹104.21 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29095010 ranked #4887 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29095010 ranks #4887 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2909, it ranks #18 of 28. By trade surplus, it ranks #3990 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29095010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29095010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 45.39% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3.23 Crore in HSN Code 29095010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹19.85 Cr exceeded imports of ₹16.62 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.23 Crore — ranking #3990 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -17.55% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Guaiacol

India's imports under HSN Code 29095010 have grown at -17.55% CAGR, reaching ₹16.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29095010 contributes 0.36% of Sub-Chapter 2909 exports — ranked #18

Among the 28 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2909, HSN Code 29095010 ranks #18 by export value — accounting for 0.36% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.65% share (rank #14).

## 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 |
| #18 | HSN Code 29095010: Guaiacol (this hsn code) | ₹20 Cr |