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# HSN Code 29171910: Maleic 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:Other : Maleic acid | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29171910 ?

It includes Maleic Acid

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Maleic Acid?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Maleic 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Maleic 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 Maleic Acid is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29171910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (−30.53% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (−56.72% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4131 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2917: 0.17% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2917: #22 of 33 by export value; import-side #27

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 34.13% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6890 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +858.67% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2917: 0.17% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29171910

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 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | 9.91 | 0.0003% | — | 0.13% | −9.23 | #7938 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.06 | 0.0001% | +202.94% | 0.10% | 4.89 | 0.0001% | −50.66% | 0.06% | −2.83 | #6896 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.48 | 0.0001% | −28.16% | 0.08% | 1.64 | 0.0001% | −66.46% | 0.03% | −0.16 | #7294 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −49.32% | 0.03% | 3.10 | 0.0001% | +89.02% | 0.02% | −2.35 | #8246 |
| FY 2022-23 | 7.19 | 0.0002% | +858.67% | 0.29% | 1.55 | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.01% | +5.64 | #6046 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.70 | 0.0002% | −20.72% | 0.23% | 3.35 | 0.0001% | +116.13% | 0.02% | +2.35 | #6427 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.96 | 0.0001% | −30.53% | 0.17% | 1.45 | 0.0000% | −56.72% | 0.01% | +2.51 | #6890 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 34.13%/yr, imports -27.41%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29171910 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 34.13% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29171910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 34.13% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.96 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29171910 ranked #6890 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29171910 ranks #6890 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2917, it ranks #22 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #4131 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29171910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29171910 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 858.67% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.51 Crore in HSN Code 29171910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.96 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.45 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.51 Crore — ranking #4131 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -27.41% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Maleic Acid

India's imports under HSN Code 29171910 have grown at -27.41% CAGR, reaching ₹1.45 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29171910 contributes 0.17% of Sub-Chapter 2917 exports — ranked #22

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2917, HSN Code 29171910 ranks #22 by export value — accounting for 0.17% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #27).

## 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 |
| #22 | HSN Code 29171910: Maleic Acid (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |