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# HSN Code 29171400: Maleic Anhydride

- [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 : Maleic anhydride | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29171400 ?

It includes Maleic Anhydride

### Any common misclassification issue with Maleic Anhydride?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Maleic Anhydride?

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 Maleic Anhydride?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Maleic Anhydride?

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 Maleic Anhydride?

Under HSN 29171400, Maleic Anhydride attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29171400 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+20.51% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹852 Cr (+23.40% YoY) — 0.0140% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹846 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12152 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2917: 0.22% of its exports; import side 4.51%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2917: #21 of 33 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 30.43% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6577 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +229.03% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2917: 0.22% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29171400

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 | 1.05 | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | 616.94 | 0.0172% | — | 8.05% | −615.89 | #7581 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.93 | 0.0001% | +83.81% | 0.09% | 468.58 | 0.0140% | −24.05% | 5.64% | −466.65 | #6968 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −67.88% | 0.03% | 467.05 | 0.0160% | −0.33% | 8.05% | −466.43 | #8070 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.04 | 0.0001% | +229.03% | 0.08% | 1,076.91 | 0.0236% | +130.58% | 7.95% | −1,074.87 | #7296 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.09 | 0.0001% | +2.45% | 0.09% | 945.33 | 0.0164% | −12.22% | 5.45% | −943.24 | #7390 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.29 | 0.0001% | +105.26% | 0.17% | 690.05 | 0.0123% | −27.00% | 4.38% | −685.76 | #6758 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.17 | 0.0001% | +20.51% | 0.22% | 851.52 | 0.0140% | +23.40% | 4.51% | −846.35 | #6577 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 30.43%/yr, imports 5.52%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29171400 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 30.43% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29171400 have grown at a compound annual rate of 30.43% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29171400 ranked #6577 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29171400 ranks #6577 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2917, it ranks #21 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #12152 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29171400 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29171400 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 229.03% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹846.35 Crore in HSN Code 29171400 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹851.52 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹846.35 Crore — ranking #12152 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.52% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Maleic Anhydride

India's imports under HSN Code 29171400 have grown at 5.52% CAGR, reaching ₹851.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29171400 contributes 0.22% of Sub-Chapter 2917 exports — ranked #21

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2917, HSN Code 29171400 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.51% share (rank #2).

## 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 |
| #21 | HSN Code 29171400: Maleic Anhydride (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |