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# HSN Code 29171200: Adipic 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 2917: Polycarboxylic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2917/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Adipic acid, its salts and esters | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29171200 ?

It includes Adipic acid

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Adipic acid?

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 Adipic acid is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Adipic acid?

Under HSN 29171200, Adipic acid attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Adipic 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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Adipic 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 29171200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹33 Cr (+5.45% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹733 Cr (+5.57% YoY) — 0.0121% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹699 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12070 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2917: 1.39% of its exports; import side 3.88%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2917: #17 of 33 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 24.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4180 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +186.29% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2917: 1.39% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29171200

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. 2917 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2917 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 9.07 | 0.0004% | — | 0.33% | 337.82 | 0.0094% | — | 4.41% | −328.75 | #5102 |
| FY 2019-20 | 12.15 | 0.0006% | +33.96% | 0.57% | 291.70 | 0.0087% | −13.65% | 3.51% | −279.55 | #4758 |
| FY 2020-21 | 13.71 | 0.0006% | +12.84% | 0.72% | 330.46 | 0.0113% | +13.29% | 5.69% | −316.75 | #4689 |
| FY 2021-22 | 39.25 | 0.0013% | +186.29% | 1.46% | 669.37 | 0.0146% | +102.56% | 4.94% | −630.12 | #3700 |
| FY 2022-23 | 19.58 | 0.0005% | −50.11% | 0.80% | 786.19 | 0.0137% | +17.45% | 4.53% | −766.61 | #4696 |
| FY 2023-24 | 31.57 | 0.0009% | +61.24% | 1.28% | 693.92 | 0.0124% | −11.74% | 4.40% | −662.35 | #4170 |
| FY 2024-25 | 33.29 | 0.0009% | +5.45% | 1.39% | 732.57 | 0.0121% | +5.57% | 3.88% | −699.28 | #4180 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 24.20%/yr, imports 13.77%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29171200 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 24.20% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29171200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.20% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹33.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29171200 ranked #4180 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29171200 ranks #4180 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2917, it ranks #17 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #12070 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29171200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29171200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 186.29% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹699.28 Crore in HSN Code 29171200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹732.57 Cr exceeded exports of ₹33.29 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹699.28 Crore — ranking #12070 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.77% CAGR signals rising demand for Adipic acid

India's imports under HSN Code 29171200 have grown at 13.77% CAGR, reaching ₹732.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29171200 contributes 1.39% of Sub-Chapter 2917 exports — ranked #17

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2917, HSN Code 29171200 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 1.39% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.88% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2917

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29173990: Other Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29173990/) | ₹744 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29173400: Other Esters of Orthophthalic Acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29173400/) | ₹230 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29171310: Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, Azelaic acid, Sebacic acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29171310/) | ₹222 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29173500: Phthalic Anhydride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29173500/) | ₹197 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29171990: Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29171990/) | ₹148 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29173940: Dimethyl Phthalate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29173940/) | ₹95 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29173960: Isophthalic Acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29173960/) | ₹89 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29171950: Fumaric acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29171950/) | ₹73 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29171940: Ferrous Fumarate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29171940/) | ₹73 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29173910: Dibutyl Phthalate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29173910/) | ₹69 Cr |
| #17 | HSN Code 29171200: Adipic acid (this hsn code) | ₹33 Cr |