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# HSN Code 29163400: Phenylacetic Acid & Salts

- [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 : Phenylacetic acid and its salts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29163400 ?

It includes Phenylacetic Acid & Salts

### How much GST applies to Phenylacetic Acid & Salts?

Under HSN 29163400, Phenylacetic Acid & Salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Phenylacetic Acid & Salts?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Phenylacetic Acid & Salts?

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 Phenylacetic Acid & Salts is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Phenylacetic Acid & Salts?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29163400 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹9 Cr (−78.60% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹49 Cr (+65.98% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹40 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10068 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2916: 0.32% of its exports; import side 0.57%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2916: #22 of 37 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -12.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5868 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +282.22% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2916: 0.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29163400

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 | 20.35 | 0.0009% | — | 1.18% | 28.14 | 0.0008% | — | 0.46% | −7.79 | #4088 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.70 | 0.0006% | −32.68% | 0.77% | 64.40 | 0.0019% | +128.86% | 1.16% | −50.70 | #4616 |
| FY 2020-21 | 17.34 | 0.0008% | +26.57% | 0.90% | 75.77 | 0.0026% | +17.66% | 1.29% | −58.43 | #4389 |
| FY 2021-22 | 22.10 | 0.0007% | +27.45% | 0.77% | 67.15 | 0.0015% | −11.38% | 0.59% | −45.05 | #4469 |
| FY 2022-23 | 11.36 | 0.0003% | −48.60% | 0.32% | 55.23 | 0.0010% | −17.75% | 0.63% | −43.87 | #5455 |
| FY 2023-24 | 43.42 | 0.0012% | +282.22% | 1.46% | 29.42 | 0.0005% | −46.73% | 0.42% | +14.00 | #3727 |
| FY 2024-25 | 9.29 | 0.0003% | −78.60% | 0.32% | 48.83 | 0.0008% | +65.98% | 0.57% | −39.54 | #5868 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -12.25%/yr, imports 9.62%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29163400 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -12.25% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29163400 have declined at a compound annual rate of -12.25% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹20.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29163400 ranked #5868 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29163400 ranks #5868 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2916, it ranks #22 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #10068 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29163400 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29163400 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 282.22% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹39.54 Crore in HSN Code 29163400 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹48.83 Cr exceeded exports of ₹9.29 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹39.54 Crore — ranking #10068 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.62% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Phenylacetic Acid & Salts

India's imports under HSN Code 29163400 have grown at 9.62% CAGR, reaching ₹48.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29163400 contributes 0.32% of Sub-Chapter 2916 exports — ranked #22

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2916, HSN Code 29163400 ranks #22 by export value — accounting for 0.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.57% share (rank #13).

## 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 |
| #22 | HSN Code 29163400: Phenylacetic Acid & Salts (this hsn code) | ₹9 Cr |