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# HSN Code 29161210: Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols

- [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,: Esters of acrylic acid : Butyl acrylate | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29161210 ?

It includes Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols

### How much GST applies to Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols?

Under HSN 29161210, Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols?

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 Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols?

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 Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29161210 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹26 Cr (−62.07% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2,236 Cr (+19.21% YoY) — 0.0368% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2,211 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12438 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2916: 0.87% of its exports; import side 26.08%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2916: #16 of 37 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -7.95% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4539 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +450.05% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2916: 0.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29161210

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 | 42.05 | 0.0018% | — | 2.44% | 2,133.90 | 0.0595% | — | 35.06% | −2,091.85 | #3138 |
| FY 2019-20 | 40.45 | 0.0018% | −3.81% | 2.29% | 1,698.55 | 0.0507% | −20.40% | 30.69% | −1,658.10 | #3188 |
| FY 2020-21 | 47.73 | 0.0022% | +18.00% | 2.48% | 1,982.18 | 0.0680% | +16.70% | 33.67% | −1,934.45 | #3005 |
| FY 2021-22 | 262.54 | 0.0084% | +450.05% | 9.18% | 4,447.69 | 0.0973% | +124.38% | 39.34% | −4,185.15 | #1384 |
| FY 2022-23 | 84.11 | 0.0023% | −67.96% | 2.37% | 2,288.88 | 0.0398% | −48.54% | 26.01% | −2,204.77 | #2775 |
| FY 2023-24 | 67.44 | 0.0019% | −19.82% | 2.27% | 1,876.09 | 0.0334% | −18.03% | 26.75% | −1,808.65 | #3125 |
| FY 2024-25 | 25.58 | 0.0007% | −62.07% | 0.87% | 2,236.44 | 0.0368% | +19.21% | 26.08% | −2,210.86 | #4539 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -7.95%/yr, imports 0.79%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29161210 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -7.95% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29161210 have declined at a compound annual rate of -7.95% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹42.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹25.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29161210 ranked #4539 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29161210 ranks #4539 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2916, it ranks #16 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #12438 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29161210 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29161210 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 450.05% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2,210.86 Crore in HSN Code 29161210 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,236.44 Cr exceeded exports of ₹25.58 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,210.86 Crore — ranking #12438 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.79% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols

India's imports under HSN Code 29161210 have grown at 0.79% CAGR, reaching ₹2,236.44 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29161210 contributes 0.87% of Sub-Chapter 2916 exports — ranked #16

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2916, HSN Code 29161210 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 26.08% share (rank #1).

## 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 |
| #16 | HSN Code 29161210: Esters of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (this hsn code) | ₹26 Cr |