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# HSN Code 29163150: Benzocaine (Ethylpara-Amino 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 : Benzocaine (ethylpara-amino benzoate) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29163150 ?

It includes Benzocaine (Ethylpara-Amino Benzoate)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Benzocaine (Ethylpara-Amino 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.

### How much GST applies to Benzocaine (Ethylpara-Amino Benzoate)?

Under HSN 29163150, Benzocaine (Ethylpara-Amino Benzoate) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Benzocaine (Ethylpara-Amino Benzoate)?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Benzocaine (Ethylpara-Amino Benzoate)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Benzocaine (Ethylpara-Amino Benzoate) is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29163150 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹14 Cr (+27.71% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+83.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹14 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3092 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2916: 0.48% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2916: #18 of 37 by export value; import-side #29

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.59% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5330 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +215.65% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2916: 0.48% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29163150

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 | 8.63 | 0.0004% | — | 0.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +8.13 | #5172 |
| FY 2019-20 | 12.09 | 0.0005% | +40.09% | 0.68% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +28.00% | 0.01% | +11.45 | #4763 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.77 | 0.0002% | −68.82% | 0.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −4.69% | 0.01% | +3.16 | #6267 |
| FY 2021-22 | 11.90 | 0.0004% | +215.65% | 0.42% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −29.51% | 0.00% | +11.47 | #5258 |
| FY 2022-23 | 11.09 | 0.0003% | −6.81% | 0.31% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −55.81% | 0.00% | +10.90 | #5491 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.08 | 0.0003% | −0.09% | 0.37% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −5.26% | 0.00% | +10.90 | #5607 |
| FY 2024-25 | 14.15 | 0.0004% | +27.71% | 0.48% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +83.33% | 0.00% | +13.82 | #5330 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.59%/yr, imports -6.69%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29163150 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.59% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29163150 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.59% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹8.63 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29163150 ranked #5330 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29163150 ranks #5330 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2916, it ranks #18 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #3092 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29163150 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29163150 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 215.65% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹13.82 Crore in HSN Code 29163150 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹14.15 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.33 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹13.82 Crore — ranking #3092 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -6.69% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Benzocaine (Ethylpara-Amino Benzoate)

India's imports under HSN Code 29163150 have grown at -6.69% CAGR, reaching ₹0.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29163150 contributes 0.48% of Sub-Chapter 2916 exports — ranked #18

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2916, HSN Code 29163150 ranks #18 by export value — accounting for 0.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #29).

## 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 |
| #18 | HSN Code 29163150: Benzocaine (Ethylpara-Amino Benzoate) (this hsn code) | ₹14 Cr |