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# HSN Code 29163140: Sodium Benzoate

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Benzoic acid, its salts and esters :Sodium benzoate | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29163140 ?

It includes Sodium Benzoate

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sodium Benzoate?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sodium Benzoate?

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 Sodium Benzoate?

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 Sodium Benzoate?

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 Sodium Benzoate is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29163140 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹14 Cr (+76.03% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹61 Cr (−0.85% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹47 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10199 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2916: 0.48% of its exports; import side 0.71%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2916: #19 of 37 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 15.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5345 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +99.05% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2916: 0.48% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29163140

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 | 5.98 | 0.0003% | — | 0.35% | 17.07 | 0.0005% | — | 0.28% | −11.09 | #5648 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.02 | 0.0002% | −32.78% | 0.23% | 18.27 | 0.0005% | +7.03% | 0.33% | −14.25 | #6116 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.09 | 0.0001% | −23.13% | 0.16% | 20.90 | 0.0007% | +14.40% | 0.36% | −17.81 | #6523 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.24 | 0.0002% | +69.58% | 0.18% | 27.08 | 0.0006% | +29.57% | 0.24% | −21.84 | #6290 |
| FY 2022-23 | 10.43 | 0.0003% | +99.05% | 0.29% | 43.02 | 0.0007% | +58.86% | 0.49% | −32.59 | #5578 |
| FY 2023-24 | 8.01 | 0.0002% | −23.20% | 0.27% | 61.27 | 0.0011% | +42.42% | 0.87% | −53.26 | #6011 |
| FY 2024-25 | 14.10 | 0.0004% | +76.03% | 0.48% | 60.75 | 0.0010% | −0.85% | 0.71% | −46.65 | #5345 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 15.37%/yr, imports 23.56%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29163140 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 15.37% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29163140 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29163140 ranked #5345 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29163140 ranks #5345 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2916, it ranks #19 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #10199 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29163140 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29163140 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 99.05% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹46.65 Crore in HSN Code 29163140 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹60.75 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.10 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹46.65 Crore — ranking #10199 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 23.56% CAGR signals rising demand for Sodium Benzoate

India's imports under HSN Code 29163140 have grown at 23.56% CAGR, reaching ₹60.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29163140 contributes 0.48% of Sub-Chapter 2916 exports — ranked #19

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2916, HSN Code 29163140 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.71% share (rank #12).

## 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 |
| #19 | HSN Code 29163140: Sodium Benzoate (this hsn code) | ₹14 Cr |