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HSN Code 29159092: Octoic Acid (Caprylic Acid)

HSN Code 29159092 represents Octoic Acid (Caprylic Acid) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Octoic Acid (Caprylic Acid) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29159092, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Octoic Acid (Caprylic Acid).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29159092

HSN Code 29159092 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Other: Octoic acid (caprylic acid)

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 29159092 not include?

Octoic Acid (Caprylic Acid) 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 29159092 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

₹14 Cr

+21.80% vs FY 2024-25

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹105 Cr

−29.18% vs FY 2024-25

0.0015% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹91 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10772 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2915

FY 2025-26

0.22%

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

Import side: 0.82% of Sub-Chapter 2915’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2915

FY 2025-26

#34 of 57

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

Import-side rank: #13 of 57

At a glance

#5603

National Export Rank

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

+242.09%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.22%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29159092

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

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2019-20

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6069

Balance

−60.43

Exports

4.44 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

64.87 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

— YoY

0.78% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6384

Balance

−100.12

Exports

4.87 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+9.68% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

104.99 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+61.85% YoY

0.62% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4913

Balance

−194.73

Exports

16.66 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+242.09% YoY

0.25% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

211.39 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

+101.34% YoY

1.44% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6153

Balance

−67.66

Exports

7.06 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−57.62% YoY

0.13% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

74.72 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−64.65% YoY

0.66% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5679

Balance

−136.45

Exports

11.10 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+57.22% YoY

0.17% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

147.55 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+97.47% YoY

1.25% of Sub-Ch. 2915

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #5603

Balance

−90.98

Exports

13.52 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+21.80% YoY

0.22% of Sub-Ch. 2915

Imports

104.50 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−29.18% YoY

0.82% of Sub-Ch. 2915

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 29159092 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 29159092

India exported ₹13.52 Crore worth of Octoic Acid (Caprylic Acid) in FY 2025-26. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

HSN Code 29159092 Ranked #5603 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 29159092 ranks #5603 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #34 of 57. By trade surplus, it ranks #10772 of 12872.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 29159092 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29159092 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 242.09% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹90.98 Crore in HSN Code 29159092 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹104.50 Cr exceeded exports of ₹13.52 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹90.98 Crore — ranking #10772 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 29159092 Contributes 0.22% of Sub-Chapter 2915 Exports — Ranked #34

Among the 57 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29159092 ranks #34 by export value — accounting for 0.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.82% share (rank #13).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29159092 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 29159092 ?

It includes Octoic Acid (Caprylic Acid)

Any common misclassification issue with Octoic Acid / Caprylic Acid?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Octoic Acid / Caprylic Acid is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Octoic Acid / Caprylic Acid?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Octoic Acid / Caprylic 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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Octoic Acid / Caprylic 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.

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