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# HSN Code 29141200: Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone)

- [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 2914: Ketones & quinones](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2914/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function : Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29141200 ?

It includes Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone)

### How much GST applies to Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone)?

Under HSN 29141200, Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone)?

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 Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone)?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone)?

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 Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone) is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone)?

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 29141200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹13 Cr (+21.47% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹449 Cr (+22.60% YoY) — 0.0074% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹436 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11810 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2914: 0.24% of its exports; import side 8.17%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2914: #21 of 39 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 17.51% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5508 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,318.92% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2914: 0.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29141200

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. 2914 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2914 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.77 | 0.0002% | — | 0.15% | 409.94 | 0.0114% | — | 9.53% | −405.17 | #5919 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.45 | 0.0001% | −48.64% | 0.07% | 191.45 | 0.0057% | −53.30% | 5.94% | −189.00 | #6718 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −69.39% | 0.02% | 330.13 | 0.0113% | +72.44% | 8.09% | −329.38 | #7892 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.67% | 0.01% | 445.85 | 0.0098% | +35.05% | 8.66% | −445.48 | #8788 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.25 | 0.0001% | +1,318.92% | 0.09% | 613.86 | 0.0107% | +37.68% | 11.77% | −608.61 | #6405 |
| FY 2023-24 | 10.34 | 0.0003% | +96.95% | 0.19% | 365.91 | 0.0065% | −40.39% | 7.55% | −355.57 | #5688 |
| FY 2024-25 | 12.56 | 0.0003% | +21.47% | 0.24% | 448.62 | 0.0074% | +22.60% | 8.17% | −436.06 | #5508 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 17.51%/yr, imports 1.51%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29141200 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 17.51% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29141200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.51% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹12.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29141200 ranked #5508 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29141200 ranks #5508 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2914, it ranks #21 of 39. By trade surplus, it ranks #11810 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29141200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29141200 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 1,318.92% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹436.06 Crore in HSN Code 29141200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹448.62 Cr exceeded exports of ₹12.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹436.06 Crore — ranking #11810 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.51% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone)

India's imports under HSN Code 29141200 have grown at 1.51% CAGR, reaching ₹448.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29141200 contributes 0.24% of Sub-Chapter 2914 exports — ranked #21

Among the 39 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2914, HSN Code 29141200 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.17% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2914

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29142990: Other Ketones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29142990/) | ₹1,041 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29147990: Halogenated Derivatives: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29147990/) | ₹971 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29145000: Ketone-phenols: Oxygen function](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29145000/) | ₹956 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29143990: Aromatic ketones: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29143990/) | ₹456 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29142950: Camphor Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29142950/) | ₹337 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29147930: Tri Fluoro Methyl Acetophenone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29147930/) | ₹330 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29141990: Acyclic ketones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29141990/) | ₹317 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29146990: Quinones \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29146990/) | ₹246 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29141100: Acetone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29141100/) | ₹130 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29142910: L-Carvone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29142910/) | ₹97 Cr |
| #21 | HSN Code 29141200: Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone) (this hsn code) | ₹13 Cr |