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# HSN Code 29152990: Acetic anhydride and its salts

- [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 :Other :Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29152990 ?

It includes Acetic anhydride and its salts

### How much GST applies to Acetic anhydride and its salts?

Under HSN 29152990, Acetic anhydride and its salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Acetic anhydride and its salts?

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

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

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Acetic anhydride and its salts is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Acetic anhydride and its salts?

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 Acetic anhydride and its salts?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29152990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹142 Cr (+2.91% YoY) — 0.0038% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹518 Cr (+16.82% YoY) — 0.0085% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹377 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11721 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2915: 2.20% of its exports; import side 4.38%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2915: #11 of 56 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 21.70% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2228 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +59.43% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915: 2.20% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29152990

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 | 43.57 | 0.0019% | — | 0.95% | 694.43 | 0.0194% | — | 6.58% | −650.86 | #3065 |
| FY 2019-20 | 40.80 | 0.0019% | −6.36% | 0.89% | 620.66 | 0.0185% | −10.62% | 7.49% | −579.86 | #3180 |
| FY 2020-21 | 57.60 | 0.0027% | +41.18% | 1.17% | 493.84 | 0.0169% | −20.43% | 5.97% | −436.24 | #2730 |
| FY 2021-22 | 91.83 | 0.0029% | +59.43% | 1.41% | 544.11 | 0.0119% | +10.18% | 3.19% | −452.28 | #2534 |
| FY 2022-23 | 111.63 | 0.0031% | +21.56% | 1.67% | 698.23 | 0.0121% | +28.33% | 4.75% | −586.60 | #2390 |
| FY 2023-24 | 137.53 | 0.0038% | +23.20% | 2.44% | 443.55 | 0.0079% | −36.48% | 3.92% | −306.02 | #2213 |
| FY 2024-25 | 141.53 | 0.0038% | +2.91% | 2.20% | 518.15 | 0.0085% | +16.82% | 4.38% | −376.62 | #2228 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 21.70%/yr, imports -4.76%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29152990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 21.70% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29152990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.70% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹43.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹141.53 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29152990 ranked #2228 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29152990 ranks #2228 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #11 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #11721 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29152990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29152990 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 59.43% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹376.62 Crore in HSN Code 29152990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹518.15 Cr exceeded exports of ₹141.53 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹376.62 Crore — ranking #11721 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -4.76% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Acetic anhydride and its salts

India's imports under HSN Code 29152990 have grown at -4.76% CAGR, reaching ₹518.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29152990 contributes 2.20% of Sub-Chapter 2915 exports — ranked #11

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29152990 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 2.20% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.38% share (rank #7).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29152400/) | ₹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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 29152990: Acetic anhydride and its salts (this hsn code) | ₹142 Cr |