HSN Code 29156020: Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters

HSN Code 29156020 represents Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29156020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29156020

HSN Code 29156020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters :Pentanoic acids, their salts and esters

Chapter

29 - Organic chemicals

Sub Chapter

2915 - Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 29156020 not include?

Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 29152200

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : sodium acetate

HSN Code 29152300

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : cobalt acetates

HSN Code 29153400

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - esters of acetic acid : isobutyl acetate

HSN Code 29153500

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - esters of acetic acid : 2-ethoxyethyl acetate

HSN Code 29153990

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - esters of acetic acid : other : other

HSN Code 29154010

Mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters : Monochloroacetic acid, their salts and esters

HSN Code 29154020

Mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters : Dichloroacetic acid, their salts and esters

HSN Code 29154030

Mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters : Trichloroacetic acid, their salts and esters

HSN Code 29156010

Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters :Butanoic acids, their salts and esters

HSN Code 29157030

Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters : Glycerol monostearate

HSN Code 29157040

Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters : H.C.O.Fatty acid (including 12-hydroxy stearic acid)

HSN Code 29159020

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - other : octoic acid (caprylic acid)

HSN Code 29159030

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - other : hexoic acid (caproic acid)

HSN Code 29159090

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - other : other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 29156020 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹305 Cr

−1.76% vs FY 2023-24

0.0083% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹55 Cr

−27.45% vs FY 2023-24

0.0009% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹250 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1014 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2915

FY 2024-25

4.75%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2915’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.46% of Sub-Chapter 2915’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2915

FY 2024-25

#7 of 56

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2915

Import-side rank: #19 of 56

At a glance

14.52%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1425

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+52.93%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

4.75%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915

Share of Sub-Chapter 2915 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29156020

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1689

Balance

+94.91

Exports

135.29 ₹ Cr

0.0059% share

— YoY

2.93% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

40.38 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

— YoY

0.38% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1600

Balance

+110.98

Exports

146.98 ₹ Cr

0.0067% share

+8.64% YoY

3.22% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

36.00 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−10.85% YoY

0.43% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1552

Balance

+126.99

Exports

166.84 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

+13.51% YoY

3.38% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

39.85 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+10.69% YoY

0.48% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1720

Balance

+117.54

Exports

186.24 ₹ Cr

0.0059% share

+11.63% YoY

2.86% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

68.70 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+72.40% YoY

0.40% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1380

Balance

+224.52

Exports

284.81 ₹ Cr

0.0079% share

+52.93% YoY

4.27% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

60.29 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−12.24% YoY

0.41% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1359

Balance

+234.99

Exports

310.63 ₹ Cr

0.0086% share

+9.07% YoY

5.51% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

75.64 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+25.46% YoY

0.67% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1425

Balance

+250.29

Exports

305.17 ₹ Cr

0.0083% share

−1.76% YoY

4.75% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

54.88 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−27.45% YoY

0.46% of Sub-Ch. 2915

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

14.52% /yr

Imports

5.25% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2915 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹6,423.60 Cr

Import

₹11,830.21 Cr

Trade Balance

−5,406.61

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 29156020 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 14.52% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 29156020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.52% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹135.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹305.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29156020 Ranked #1425 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29156020 ranks #1425 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #7 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #1014 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 29156020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29156020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 52.93% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹250.29 Crore in HSN Code 29156020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹305.17 Cr exceeded imports of ₹54.88 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹250.29 Crore — ranking #1014 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.25% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters

India's imports under HSN Code 29156020 have grown at 5.25% CAGR, reaching ₹54.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29156020 Contributes 4.75% of Sub-Chapter 2915 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29156020 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 4.75% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.46% share (rank #19).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29156020 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 29156020 ?

It includes Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters?

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 Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters?

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 Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters?

Under HSN 29156020, Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters?

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

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.