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# HSN Code 29161290: Other Esters of 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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29161290 ?

It includes Other Esters of Monohydric Alcohols

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Esters of Monohydric Alcohols?

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 Other Esters of 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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Esters of 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.

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

Under HSN 29161290, Other Esters of Monohydric Alcohols attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Esters of 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 Other Esters of Monohydric Alcohols is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29161290 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹107 Cr (+10.41% YoY) — 0.0029% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,394 Cr (+43.57% YoY) — 0.0230% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,287 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12296 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2916: 3.65% of its exports; import side 16.26%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2916: #8 of 37 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.14% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2573 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +65.73% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2916: 3.65% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29161290

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 | 121.80 | 0.0053% | — | 7.08% | 666.42 | 0.0186% | — | 10.95% | −544.62 | #1791 |
| FY 2019-20 | 127.59 | 0.0058% | +4.75% | 7.21% | 670.12 | 0.0200% | +0.56% | 12.11% | −542.53 | #1740 |
| FY 2020-21 | 104.97 | 0.0049% | −17.73% | 5.45% | 723.23 | 0.0248% | +7.93% | 12.29% | −618.26 | #2013 |
| FY 2021-22 | 71.26 | 0.0023% | −32.11% | 2.49% | 1,451.09 | 0.0317% | +100.64% | 12.83% | −1,379.83 | #2862 |
| FY 2022-23 | 118.10 | 0.0033% | +65.73% | 3.32% | 1,089.72 | 0.0190% | −24.90% | 12.38% | −971.62 | #2319 |
| FY 2023-24 | 96.88 | 0.0027% | −17.97% | 3.26% | 971.26 | 0.0173% | −10.87% | 13.85% | −874.38 | #2621 |
| FY 2024-25 | 106.97 | 0.0029% | +10.41% | 3.65% | 1,394.42 | 0.0230% | +43.57% | 16.26% | −1,287.45 | #2573 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.14%/yr, imports 13.09%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29161290 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.14% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29161290 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.14% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹121.80 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹106.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29161290 ranked #2573 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29161290 ranks #2573 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2916, it ranks #8 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #12296 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29161290 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29161290 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 65.73% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,287.45 Crore in HSN Code 29161290 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,394.42 Cr exceeded exports of ₹106.97 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,287.45 Crore — ranking #12296 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.09% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Esters of Monohydric Alcohols

India's imports under HSN Code 29161290 have grown at 13.09% CAGR, reaching ₹1,394.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29161290 contributes 3.65% of Sub-Chapter 2916 exports — ranked #8

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2916, HSN Code 29161290 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 3.65% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.26% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |