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# HSN Code 29161310: Methacrylic acid: Methacryl 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 2916: Unsaturated acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2916/)

## GST rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29161310 ?

It includes Methacrylic acid: Methacryl Acid

### How much GST applies to Methacrylic acid: Methacryl Acid?

Under HSN 29161310, Methacrylic acid: Methacryl Acid attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Methacrylic acid: Methacryl 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Methacrylic acid: Methacryl 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 Methacrylic acid: Methacryl Acid is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Methacrylic acid: Methacryl 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29161310 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+48.89% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹315 Cr (+30.12% YoY) — 0.0052% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹312 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11614 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2916: 0.11% of its exports; import side 3.68%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2916: #25 of 37 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 21.33% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7074 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +2,476.47% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2916: 0.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29161310

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 | 1.05 | 0.0000% | — | 0.06% | 222.91 | 0.0062% | — | 3.66% | −221.86 | #7581 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.85 | 0.0001% | +76.19% | 0.10% | 162.40 | 0.0049% | −27.15% | 2.93% | −160.55 | #7014 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −90.81% | 0.01% | 148.10 | 0.0051% | −8.81% | 2.52% | −147.93 | #8966 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.38 | 0.0001% | +2,476.47% | 0.15% | 359.51 | 0.0079% | +142.75% | 3.18% | −355.13 | #6524 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.55 | 0.0000% | −64.61% | 0.04% | 269.68 | 0.0047% | −24.99% | 3.06% | −268.13 | #7702 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.25 | 0.0001% | +45.16% | 0.08% | 242.37 | 0.0043% | −10.13% | 3.46% | −240.12 | #7460 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.35 | 0.0001% | +48.89% | 0.11% | 315.36 | 0.0052% | +30.12% | 3.68% | −312.01 | #7074 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 21.33%/yr, imports 5.95%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29161310 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 21.33% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29161310 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.33% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29161310 ranked #7074 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29161310 ranks #7074 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2916, it ranks #25 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #11614 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29161310 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29161310 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 2,476.47% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹312.01 Crore in HSN Code 29161310 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹315.36 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.35 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹312.01 Crore — ranking #11614 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.95% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Methacrylic acid: Methacryl Acid

India's imports under HSN Code 29161310 have grown at 5.95% CAGR, reaching ₹315.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29161310 contributes 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 2916 exports — ranked #25

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2916, HSN Code 29161310 ranks #25 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.68% share (rank #7).

## 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 |
| #25 | HSN Code 29161310: Methacrylic acid: Methacryl Acid (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |