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# HSN Code 29161100: Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure

- [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 2916: Unsaturated acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2916/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids – their derivatives : Acrylic acid and its salts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29161100 ?

It includes Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure?

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

### How much GST applies to Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure?

Under HSN 29161100, Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure?

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 29161100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹10 Cr (−49.68% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹578 Cr (+18.85% YoY) — 0.0095% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹569 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11973 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2916: 0.32% of its exports; import side 6.74%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2916: #20 of 37 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -1.13% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5827 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +135.13% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2916: 0.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29161100

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. 2916 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2916 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 10.19 | 0.0004% | — | 0.59% | 392.93 | 0.0110% | — | 6.46% | −382.74 | #4971 |
| FY 2019-20 | 23.96 | 0.0011% | +135.13% | 1.35% | 393.07 | 0.0117% | +0.04% | 7.10% | −369.11 | #3881 |
| FY 2020-21 | 14.55 | 0.0007% | −39.27% | 0.76% | 407.19 | 0.0140% | +3.59% | 6.92% | −392.64 | #4620 |
| FY 2021-22 | 11.68 | 0.0004% | −19.73% | 0.41% | 940.45 | 0.0206% | +130.96% | 8.32% | −928.77 | #5285 |
| FY 2022-23 | 13.84 | 0.0004% | +18.49% | 0.39% | 746.91 | 0.0130% | −20.58% | 8.49% | −733.07 | #5187 |
| FY 2023-24 | 18.92 | 0.0005% | +36.71% | 0.64% | 486.53 | 0.0087% | −34.86% | 6.94% | −467.61 | #4844 |
| FY 2024-25 | 9.52 | 0.0003% | −49.68% | 0.32% | 578.25 | 0.0095% | +18.85% | 6.74% | −568.73 | #5827 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -1.13%/yr, imports 6.65%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29161100 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -1.13% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29161100 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.13% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹10.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29161100 ranked #5827 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29161100 ranks #5827 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2916, it ranks #20 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #11973 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29161100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29161100 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 135.13% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹568.73 Crore in HSN Code 29161100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹578.25 Cr exceeded exports of ₹9.52 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹568.73 Crore — ranking #11973 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.65% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure

India's imports under HSN Code 29161100 have grown at 6.65% CAGR, reaching ₹578.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29161100 contributes 0.32% of Sub-Chapter 2916 exports — ranked #20

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2916, HSN Code 29161100 ranks #20 by export value — accounting for 0.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.74% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2916

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29163990: Other Aromatic Monoacids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29163990/) | ₹760 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29161970: Erucic acid: ErucicPure](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29161970/) | ₹524 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29162090: Other Monocarboxylic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29162090/) | ₹299 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29163190: Other Benzoic Acid Esters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29163190/) | ₹251 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29161590: Other Unsaturated Fatty Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29161590/) | ₹213 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29162010: Cypermethric Acid Chloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29162010/) | ₹136 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29161950: Esters (Unsat. Monoacids, NES)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29161950/) | ₹131 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29161290: Other Esters of Monohydric Alcohols](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29161290/) | ₹107 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29161990: Other unsaturated monocarboxylic acids: Unsat Acid Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29161990/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29163200: Benzoyl Peroxide & Benzoyl Chloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29163200/) | ₹88 Cr |
| #20 | HSN Code 29161100: Acrylic acid and its salts: AcrylicPure (this hsn code) | ₹10 Cr |