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# HSN Code 29153100: Ethyl acetate

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Esters of acetic acid : Ethyl acetate | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29153100 ?

It includes Ethyl acetate

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Ethyl acetate is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Ethyl acetate?

Under HSN 29153100, Ethyl acetate attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Ethyl acetate?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ethyl acetate?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Ethyl acetate?

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 29153100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹787 Cr (+24.78% YoY) — 0.0214% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹11 Cr (−60.15% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹776 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #436 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2915: 12.24% of its exports; import side 0.09%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2915: #2 of 56 by export value; import-side #26

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -0.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #648 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +90.66% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915: 12.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29153100

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 | 821.70 | 0.0360% | — | 17.82% | 23.58 | 0.0007% | — | 0.22% | +798.12 | #411 |
| FY 2019-20 | 630.98 | 0.0287% | −23.21% | 13.81% | 17.68 | 0.0005% | −25.02% | 0.21% | +613.30 | #526 |
| FY 2020-21 | 699.39 | 0.0325% | +10.84% | 14.16% | 16.97 | 0.0006% | −4.02% | 0.21% | +682.42 | #506 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,333.46 | 0.0425% | +90.66% | 20.46% | 53.36 | 0.0012% | +214.44% | 0.31% | +1,280.10 | #364 |
| FY 2022-23 | 865.39 | 0.0239% | −35.10% | 12.96% | 16.30 | 0.0003% | −69.45% | 0.11% | +849.09 | #568 |
| FY 2023-24 | 630.32 | 0.0174% | −27.16% | 11.19% | 27.28 | 0.0005% | +67.36% | 0.24% | +603.04 | #781 |
| FY 2024-25 | 786.50 | 0.0214% | +24.78% | 12.24% | 10.87 | 0.0002% | −60.15% | 0.09% | +775.63 | #648 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -0.73%/yr, imports -12.11%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29153100 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -0.73% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29153100 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.73% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹821.70 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹786.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29153100 ranked #648 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29153100 ranks #648 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #2 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #436 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29153100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29153100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 90.66% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹775.63 Crore in HSN Code 29153100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹786.50 Cr exceeded imports of ₹10.87 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹775.63 Crore — ranking #436 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -12.11% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ethyl acetate

India's imports under HSN Code 29153100 have grown at -12.11% CAGR, reaching ₹10.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29153100 contributes 12.24% of Sub-Chapter 2915 exports — ranked #2

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29153100 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 12.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.09% share (rank #26).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |