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# HSN Code 29157040: Other Halogenated Derivatives

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters : H.C.O.Fatty acid (including 12-hydroxy stearic acid) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29157040 ?

It includes Other Halogenated Derivatives

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Halogenated Derivatives?

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 Other Halogenated Derivatives is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Halogenated Derivatives?

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 Other Halogenated Derivatives?

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

### How much GST applies to Other Halogenated Derivatives?

Under HSN 29157040, Other Halogenated Derivatives attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Halogenated Derivatives?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29157040 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹487 Cr (+4.59% YoY) — 0.0132% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+84.62% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹485 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #654 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2915: 7.58% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2915: #5 of 56 by export value; import-side #37

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.24% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1037 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +22.81% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915: 7.58% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29157040

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 | 557.47 | 0.0244% | — | 12.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +557.22 | #589 |
| FY 2019-20 | 684.61 | 0.0311% | +22.81% | 14.98% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +220.00% | 0.01% | +683.81 | #485 |
| FY 2020-21 | 564.16 | 0.0262% | −17.59% | 11.43% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −26.25% | 0.01% | +563.57 | #613 |
| FY 2021-22 | 577.44 | 0.0184% | +2.35% | 8.86% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −16.95% | 0.00% | +576.95 | #753 |
| FY 2022-23 | 551.23 | 0.0152% | −4.54% | 8.26% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −46.94% | 0.00% | +550.97 | #858 |
| FY 2023-24 | 465.23 | 0.0129% | −15.60% | 8.26% | 1.04 | 0.0000% | +300.00% | 0.01% | +464.19 | #1020 |
| FY 2024-25 | 486.59 | 0.0132% | +4.59% | 7.58% | 1.92 | 0.0000% | +84.62% | 0.02% | +484.67 | #1037 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.24%/yr, imports 40.46%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29157040 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.24% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29157040 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.24% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹557.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹486.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29157040 ranked #1037 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29157040 ranks #1037 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #5 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #654 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29157040 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29157040 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 22.81% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹484.67 Crore in HSN Code 29157040 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹486.59 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.92 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹484.67 Crore — ranking #654 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 40.46% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Halogenated Derivatives

India's imports under HSN Code 29157040 have grown at 40.46% CAGR, reaching ₹1.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29157040 contributes 7.58% of Sub-Chapter 2915 exports — ranked #5

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29157040 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 7.58% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #37).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |