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# HSN Code 29159091: Other| Hexoic Acid (Caproic 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Other: Hexoic acid (caproic acid) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29159091 ?

It includes Other| Hexoic Acid (Caproic Acid)

### How much GST applies to Other/ Hexoic Acid (Caproic Acid)?

Under HSN 29159091, Other/ Hexoic Acid (Caproic Acid) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other/ Hexoic Acid (Caproic 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other/ Hexoic Acid (Caproic Acid) is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other/ Hexoic Acid (Caproic 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/ Hexoic Acid (Caproic Acid)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29159091 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−46.15% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹39 Cr (+32.77% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹38 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10036 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2915: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.33%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2915: #46 of 56 by export value; import-side #22

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #8946 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +333.33% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29159091

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 23.78 | 0.0008% | — | 0.29% | −23.25 | #8191 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −32.08% | 0.01% | 31.58 | 0.0007% | +32.80% | 0.19% | −31.22 | #8813 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.00% | 31.30 | 0.0005% | −0.89% | 0.21% | −31.12 | #9358 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +333.33% | 0.01% | 29.05 | 0.0005% | −7.19% | 0.26% | −28.27 | #8454 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −46.15% | 0.01% | 38.57 | 0.0006% | +32.77% | 0.33% | −38.15 | #8946 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29159091 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 29159091

India exported ₹0.42 Crore worth of Other| Hexoic Acid (Caproic Acid) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 29159091 ranked #8946 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29159091 ranks #8946 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #46 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #10036 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29159091 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29159091 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 333.33% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹38.15 Crore in HSN Code 29159091 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹38.57 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹38.15 Crore — ranking #10036 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 29159091 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 2915 exports — ranked #46

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29159091 ranks #46 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.33% share (rank #22).

## 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](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 |
| #46 | HSN Code 29159091: Other\| Hexoic Acid (Caproic Acid) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |