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# HSN Code 29157090: Palmitic & stearic acid: Other

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29157090 ?

It includes Palmitic & stearic acid: Other

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Palmitic & stearic acid: Other?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Palmitic & stearic acid: Other?

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 Palmitic & stearic acid: Other?

Under HSN 29157090, Palmitic & stearic acid: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Palmitic & stearic acid: Other?

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 Palmitic & stearic acid: Other?

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 29157090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹553 Cr (+30.15% YoY) — 0.0150% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹266 Cr (+15.26% YoY) — 0.0044% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹288 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #939 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2915: 8.62% of its exports; import side 2.24%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2915: #3 of 56 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 15.26% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #923 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +39.68% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915: 8.62% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29157090

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 | 236.02 | 0.0103% | — | 5.12% | 176.50 | 0.0049% | — | 1.67% | +59.52 | #1182 |
| FY 2019-20 | 329.68 | 0.0150% | +39.68% | 7.22% | 175.08 | 0.0052% | −0.80% | 2.11% | +154.60 | #919 |
| FY 2020-21 | 330.70 | 0.0154% | +0.31% | 6.70% | 221.53 | 0.0076% | +26.53% | 2.68% | +109.17 | #940 |
| FY 2021-22 | 328.14 | 0.0105% | −0.77% | 5.04% | 180.04 | 0.0039% | −18.73% | 1.06% | +148.10 | #1217 |
| FY 2022-23 | 446.59 | 0.0123% | +36.10% | 6.69% | 272.80 | 0.0047% | +51.52% | 1.86% | +173.79 | #1005 |
| FY 2023-24 | 425.27 | 0.0118% | −4.77% | 7.55% | 230.40 | 0.0041% | −15.54% | 2.04% | +194.87 | #1098 |
| FY 2024-25 | 553.47 | 0.0150% | +30.15% | 8.62% | 265.56 | 0.0044% | +15.26% | 2.24% | +287.91 | #923 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 15.26%/yr, imports 7.05%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29157090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 15.26% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29157090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.26% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹236.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹553.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29157090 ranked #923 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29157090 ranks #923 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #3 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #939 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29157090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29157090 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 39.68% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹287.91 Crore in HSN Code 29157090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹553.47 Cr exceeded imports of ₹265.56 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹287.91 Crore — ranking #939 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.05% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Palmitic & stearic acid: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 29157090 have grown at 7.05% CAGR, reaching ₹265.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29157090 contributes 8.62% of Sub-Chapter 2915 exports — ranked #3

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29157090 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 8.62% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.24% share (rank #9).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |