HSN Code 29121100: Formaldehyde (Methanal)

HSN Code 29121100 represents Formaldehyde (Methanal) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Formaldehyde (Methanal) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29121100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Formaldehyde (Methanal).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29121100

HSN Code 29121100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function :Methanal (formaldehyde)

Chapter

29 - Organic chemicals

Sub Chapter

2912 - Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 29121100 not include?

Formaldehyde (Methanal) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 29121300

Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde - acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer)

HSN Code 29121920

Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Other : Heptaldehyde (heptanal)

HSN Code 29122930

Cyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function :Other : Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde

HSN Code 29124100

Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function :Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3methoxy benzaldehyde)

HSN Code 29124200

Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function :Ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde)

HSN Code 29124910

Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function :Other : Anisic aldehyde (Anisaldehyde)

HSN Code 29124920

Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function :Other :Heliotropin (piperonyl aldehyde)

HSN Code 29124930

Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function :Other :Thiacetazone

HSN Code 29124940

Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function : Other : 3,4,5-trimethoxy-benzaldehyde

HSN Code 29124991

Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function : Other : Other : Aldehyde-alcohols

HSN Code 29124999

Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function : Other : Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 29121100 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹58 Cr

+12.04% vs FY 2023-24

0.0016% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+1.69% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹57 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2053 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2912

FY 2024-25

2.99%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2912’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 2912’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2912

FY 2024-25

#8 of 22

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2912

Import-side rank: #17 of 22

At a glance

15.02%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#3425

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+50.49%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

2.99%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2912

Share of Sub-Chapter 2912 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29121100

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3813

Balance

+24.82

Exports

24.95 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

— YoY

2.43% of Sub-Ch. 2912

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 2912

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3829

Balance

+23.73

Exports

24.84 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−0.44% YoY

2.27% of Sub-Ch. 2912

Imports

1.11 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+753.85% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 2912

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3771

Balance

+26.09

Exports

27.57 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+10.99% YoY

2.38% of Sub-Ch. 2912

Imports

1.48 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+33.33% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 2912

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3627

Balance

+39.55

Exports

41.49 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+50.49% YoY

3.11% of Sub-Ch. 2912

Imports

1.94 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+31.08% YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 2912

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3556

Balance

+46.25

Exports

47.33 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+14.08% YoY

3.22% of Sub-Ch. 2912

Imports

1.08 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−44.33% YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 2912

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3482

Balance

+50.97

Exports

51.56 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+8.94% YoY

3.34% of Sub-Ch. 2912

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−45.37% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 2912

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3425

Balance

+57.17

Exports

57.77 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+12.04% YoY

2.99% of Sub-Ch. 2912

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+1.69% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 2912

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

15.02% /yr

Imports

29.03% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2912 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,933.46 Cr

Import

₹1,947.48 Cr

Trade Balance

−14.02

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 29121100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 15.02% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 29121100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹24.95 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹57.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29121100 Ranked #3425 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29121100 ranks #3425 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2912, it ranks #8 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #2053 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 29121100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29121100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 50.49% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹57.17 Crore in HSN Code 29121100 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹57.77 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.60 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹57.17 Crore — ranking #2053 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 29.03% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Formaldehyde (Methanal)

India's imports under HSN Code 29121100 have grown at 29.03% CAGR, reaching ₹0.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29121100 Contributes 2.99% of Sub-Chapter 2912 Exports — Ranked #8

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2912, HSN Code 29121100 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 2.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #17).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29121100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 29121100 ?

It includes Formaldehyde (Methanal)

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Formaldehyde (Methanal)?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Formaldehyde (Methanal)?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Formaldehyde (Methanal)?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Formaldehyde (Methanal)?

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 Formaldehyde (Methanal) is sold with other items?

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

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.