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HSN Code 29157090: Other Palmitic and Stearic Acids, Their Salts and Esters

HSN Code 29157090 represents Other Palmitic and Stearic Acids, Their Salts and Esters under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Palmitic and Stearic Acids, Their Salts and Esters correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29157090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Palmitic and Stearic Acids, Their Salts and Esters.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29157090

HSN Code 29157090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters : Other

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 29157090 not include?

Other Palmitic and Stearic Acids, Their Salts and Esters does not include products with the following descriptions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 29157090 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹682 Cr

+23.21% vs FY 2024-25

0.0175% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹278 Cr

+4.58% vs FY 2024-25

0.0041% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹404 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #797 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2915

FY 2025-26

11.21%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2915’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 2.19% of Sub-Chapter 2915’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2915

FY 2025-26

#3 of 57

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

Import-side rank: #9 of 57

At a glance

16.37%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#852

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+39.68%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

11.21%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915

Share of Sub-Chapter 2915 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29157090

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1182

Balance

+59.52

Exports

236.02 ₹ Cr

0.0103% share

— YoY

5.12% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

176.50 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

— YoY

1.67% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #919

Balance

+154.60

Exports

329.68 ₹ Cr

0.0150% share

+39.68% YoY

7.22% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

175.08 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

−0.80% YoY

2.11% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #940

Balance

+109.17

Exports

330.70 ₹ Cr

0.0154% share

+0.31% YoY

6.70% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

221.53 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

+26.53% YoY

2.68% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1217

Balance

+148.10

Exports

328.14 ₹ Cr

0.0105% share

−0.77% YoY

5.04% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

180.04 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−18.73% YoY

1.06% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1005

Balance

+173.79

Exports

446.59 ₹ Cr

0.0123% share

+36.10% YoY

6.69% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

272.80 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

+51.52% YoY

1.86% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1098

Balance

+194.87

Exports

425.27 ₹ Cr

0.0118% share

−4.77% YoY

7.55% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

230.40 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

−15.54% YoY

2.04% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #923

Balance

+287.91

Exports

553.47 ₹ Cr

0.0150% share

+30.15% YoY

8.62% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

265.56 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

+15.26% YoY

2.24% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #852

Balance

+404.21

Exports

681.93 ₹ Cr

0.0175% share

+23.21% YoY

11.21% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

277.72 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

+4.58% YoY

2.19% of Sub-Ch. 2915

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

16.37% /yr

Imports

6.69% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2915 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹6,082.81 Cr

Import

₹12,696.86 Cr

Trade Balance

−6,614.05

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 29157090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 16.37% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 29157090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.37% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹236.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹681.93 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 29157090 Ranked #852 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 29157090 ranks #852 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #3 of 57. By trade surplus, it ranks #797 of 12872.

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 ₹404.21 Crore in HSN Code 29157090 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹681.93 Cr exceeded imports of ₹277.72 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹404.21 Crore — ranking #797 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 6.69% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Palmitic and Stearic Acids, Their Salts and Esters

India's imports under HSN Code 29157090 have grown at 6.69% CAGR, reaching ₹277.72 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 29157090 Contributes 11.21% of Sub-Chapter 2915 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 57 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29157090 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 11.21% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 2.19% share (rank #9).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29157090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 29157090 ?

It includes Other Palmitic and Stearic Acids, Their Salts and Esters

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Palmitic and Stearic 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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Palmitic and Stearic 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 much GST applies to Other Palmitic and Stearic Acids, Their Salts and Esters?

Under HSN 29157090, Other Palmitic and Stearic Acids, Their Salts and Esters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Palmitic and Stearic 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.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Palmitic and Stearic 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.

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