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# HSN Code 29153999: Other esters of acetic acid

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29153999 ?

It includes Other esters of acetic acid

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other esters of acetic acid is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other esters of acetic acid; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other esters of acetic acid?

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 Other esters of acetic acid?

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 Other esters of acetic acid?

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 Other esters of acetic acid?

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 29153999 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹499 Cr (+13.98% YoY) — 0.0136% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹755 Cr (+7.63% YoY) — 0.0124% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹255 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11492 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2915: 7.77% of its exports; import side 6.38%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2915: #4 of 56 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #1015 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +55.27% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915: 7.77% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29153999

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | 293.49 | 0.0136% | — | 5.94% | 495.32 | 0.0170% | — | 5.99% | −201.83 | #1045 |
| FY 2021-22 | 455.71 | 0.0145% | +55.27% | 6.99% | 815.89 | 0.0179% | +64.72% | 4.79% | −360.18 | #928 |
| FY 2022-23 | 433.70 | 0.0120% | −4.83% | 6.50% | 765.10 | 0.0133% | −6.23% | 5.21% | −331.40 | #1032 |
| FY 2023-24 | 438.06 | 0.0121% | +1.01% | 7.77% | 701.20 | 0.0125% | −8.35% | 6.20% | −263.14 | #1068 |
| FY 2024-25 | 499.30 | 0.0136% | +13.98% | 7.77% | 754.69 | 0.0124% | +7.63% | 6.38% | −255.39 | #1015 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29153999 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 29153999

India exported ₹499.30 Crore worth of Other esters of acetic acid in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 29153999 ranked #1015 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29153999 ranks #1015 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #4 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #11492 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29153999 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29153999 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 55.27% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹255.39 Crore in HSN Code 29153999 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹754.69 Cr exceeded exports of ₹499.30 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹255.39 Crore — ranking #11492 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 29153999 contributes 7.77% of Sub-Chapter 2915 exports — ranked #4

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29153999 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 7.77% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.38% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |