--- title: "HSN Code for Paraformaldehyde | HSN 29126000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 29126000 related to Paraformaldehyde with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29126000/" --- # HSN Code 29126000: Paraformaldehyde - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Paraformaldehyde | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 29126000 ? It includes Paraformaldehyde ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Paraformaldehyde is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Paraformaldehyde; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Paraformaldehyde? 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 Paraformaldehyde? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Paraformaldehyde? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Paraformaldehyde? Under HSN 29126000, Paraformaldehyde attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29126000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹32 Cr (−29.50% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹154 Cr (+19.78% YoY) — 0.0025% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹122 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10958 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2912: 1.66% of its exports; import side 7.89% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2912: #9 of 22 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 39.74% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4230 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +134.62% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2912: 1.66% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29126000 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 | 4.32 | 0.0002% | — | 0.42% | 123.58 | 0.0034% | — | 8.22% | −119.26 | #6047 | | FY 2019-20 | 9.62 | 0.0004% | +122.69% | 0.88% | 90.67 | 0.0027% | −26.63% | 5.84% | −81.05 | #5064 | | FY 2020-21 | 22.57 | 0.0010% | +134.62% | 1.95% | 70.41 | 0.0024% | −22.34% | 3.85% | −47.84 | #4033 | | FY 2021-22 | 46.17 | 0.0015% | +104.56% | 3.46% | 132.73 | 0.0029% | +88.51% | 6.34% | −86.56 | #3475 | | FY 2022-23 | 46.70 | 0.0013% | +1.15% | 3.18% | 134.76 | 0.0023% | +1.53% | 6.23% | −88.06 | #3576 | | FY 2023-24 | 45.62 | 0.0013% | −2.31% | 2.95% | 128.33 | 0.0023% | −4.77% | 7.24% | −82.71 | #3672 | | FY 2024-25 | 32.16 | 0.0009% | −29.50% | 1.66% | 153.71 | 0.0025% | +19.78% | 7.89% | −121.55 | #4230 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 39.74%/yr, imports 3.70%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29126000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 39.74% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 29126000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 39.74% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.32 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹32.16 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 29126000 ranked #4230 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29126000 ranks #4230 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2912, it ranks #9 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #10958 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29126000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29126000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 134.62% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹121.55 Crore in HSN Code 29126000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹153.71 Cr exceeded exports of ₹32.16 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹121.55 Crore — ranking #10958 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 3.70% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Paraformaldehyde India's imports under HSN Code 29126000 have grown at 3.70% CAGR, reaching ₹153.71 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 29126000 contributes 1.66% of Sub-Chapter 2912 exports — ranked #9 Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2912, HSN Code 29126000 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 1.66% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.89% share (rank #3). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29122100/) | ₹62 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 29121100: Formaldehyde (Methanal)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29121100/) | ₹58 Cr | | #9 | HSN Code 29126000: Paraformaldehyde (this hsn code) | ₹32 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 29124200: Aldehyde-alcohols, Ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124200/) | ₹29 Cr |