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# HSN Code 29122100: Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde

- [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 2912: Aldehydes & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2912/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function :Benzaldehyde | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29122100 ?

It includes Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde

### Any common misclassification issue with Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde?

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.

### How much GST applies to Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde?

Under HSN 29122100, Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29122100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹62 Cr (−7.49% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹135 Cr (−12.49% YoY) — 0.0022% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹73 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10540 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2912: 3.20% of its exports; import side 6.91%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2912: #7 of 22 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.30% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3335 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +109.14% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2912: 3.20% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29122100

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. 2912 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2912 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 104.06 | 0.0046% | — | 10.15% | 133.58 | 0.0037% | — | 8.89% | −29.52 | #1965 |
| FY 2019-20 | 85.41 | 0.0039% | −17.92% | 7.80% | 164.50 | 0.0049% | +23.15% | 10.60% | −79.09 | #2200 |
| FY 2020-21 | 39.51 | 0.0018% | −53.74% | 3.41% | 159.83 | 0.0055% | −2.84% | 8.74% | −120.32 | #3282 |
| FY 2021-22 | 82.63 | 0.0026% | +109.14% | 6.20% | 213.02 | 0.0047% | +33.28% | 10.17% | −130.39 | #2664 |
| FY 2022-23 | 61.93 | 0.0017% | −25.05% | 4.21% | 191.60 | 0.0033% | −10.06% | 8.86% | −129.67 | #3188 |
| FY 2023-24 | 66.89 | 0.0018% | +8.01% | 4.33% | 153.83 | 0.0027% | −19.71% | 8.67% | −86.94 | #3133 |
| FY 2024-25 | 61.88 | 0.0017% | −7.49% | 3.20% | 134.62 | 0.0022% | −12.49% | 6.91% | −72.74 | #3335 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.30%/yr, imports 0.13%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29122100 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.30% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29122100 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.30% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹104.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹61.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29122100 ranked #3335 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29122100 ranks #3335 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2912, it ranks #7 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #10540 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29122100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29122100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 109.14% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹72.74 Crore in HSN Code 29122100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹134.62 Cr exceeded exports of ₹61.88 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹72.74 Crore — ranking #10540 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.13% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde

India's imports under HSN Code 29122100 have grown at 0.13% CAGR, reaching ₹134.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29122100 contributes 3.20% of Sub-Chapter 2912 exports — ranked #7

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2912, HSN Code 29122100 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 3.20% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.91% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2912

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29121990: Aldehydes, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29121990/) | ₹526 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29122990: Other Cyclic Aldehydes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29122990/) | ₹520 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29124910: Aldehyde-alcohols, Anisic aldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124910/) | ₹297 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29124100: Aldehyde-alcohols, Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3methoxy benzaldehyde)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124100/) | ₹149 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29122910: Cinnamic Aldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29122910/) | ₹109 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29122930: Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29122930/) | ₹66 Cr |
| #7 | HSN Code 29122100: Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde (this hsn code) | ₹62 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29121100: Formaldehyde (Methanal)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29121100/) | ₹58 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29126000: Paraformaldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29126000/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29124200: Aldehyde-alcohols, Ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124200/) | ₹29 Cr |