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# HSN Code 29152400: Acetic anhydride

- [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 2915: Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2915/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic anhydride | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29152400 ?

It includes Acetic anhydride

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Acetic anhydride?

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 Acetic anhydride?

Under HSN 29152400, Acetic anhydride attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Acetic anhydride?

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 Acetic anhydride?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Acetic anhydride is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29152400 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹272 Cr (−18.49% YoY) — 0.0074% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹76 Cr (−39.83% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹195 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1162 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2915: 4.23% of its exports; import side 0.64%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2915: #8 of 56 by export value; import-side #17

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.24% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1542 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +57.61% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915: 4.23% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29152400

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. 2915 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2915 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 135.82 | 0.0059% | — | 2.95% | 97.00 | 0.0027% | — | 0.92% | +38.82 | #1684 |
| FY 2019-20 | 128.15 | 0.0058% | −5.65% | 2.80% | 117.16 | 0.0035% | +20.78% | 1.41% | +10.99 | #1736 |
| FY 2020-21 | 153.02 | 0.0071% | +19.41% | 3.10% | 104.79 | 0.0036% | −10.56% | 1.27% | +48.23 | #1638 |
| FY 2021-22 | 241.18 | 0.0077% | +57.61% | 3.70% | 223.39 | 0.0049% | +113.18% | 1.31% | +17.79 | #1477 |
| FY 2022-23 | 358.98 | 0.0099% | +48.84% | 5.38% | 101.12 | 0.0018% | −54.73% | 0.69% | +257.86 | #1177 |
| FY 2023-24 | 333.24 | 0.0092% | −7.17% | 5.91% | 126.71 | 0.0023% | +25.31% | 1.12% | +206.53 | #1297 |
| FY 2024-25 | 271.61 | 0.0074% | −18.49% | 4.23% | 76.24 | 0.0013% | −39.83% | 0.64% | +195.37 | #1542 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.24%/yr, imports -3.93%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29152400 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.24% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29152400 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.24% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹135.82 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹271.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29152400 ranked #1542 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29152400 ranks #1542 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #8 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #1162 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29152400 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29152400 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 57.61% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹195.37 Crore in HSN Code 29152400 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹271.61 Cr exceeded imports of ₹76.24 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹195.37 Crore — ranking #1162 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -3.93% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Acetic anhydride

India's imports under HSN Code 29152400 have grown at -3.93% CAGR, reaching ₹76.24 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29152400 contributes 4.23% of Sub-Chapter 2915 exports — ranked #8

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29152400 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 4.23% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.64% share (rank #17).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2915

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29159099: Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acid Derivatives \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29159099/) | ₹1,100 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29153100: Ethyl acetate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29153100/) | ₹787 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29157090: Palmitic & stearic acid: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29157090/) | ₹553 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29153999: Other esters of acetic acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29153999/) | ₹499 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29157040: Other Halogenated Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29157040/) | ₹487 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29155000: Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29155000/) | ₹306 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29156020: Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29156020/) | ₹305 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 29152400: Acetic anhydride (this hsn code) | ₹272 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29153970: Ortho tertiary butyl cyclohexyl acetate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29153970/) | ₹221 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29159060: Other\| N-Octanoyl Chloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29159060/) | ₹182 Cr |