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# HSN Code 29173600: Terephthalic Acid and Its 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 2917: Polycarboxylic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2917/)

## GST rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29173600 ?

It includes Terephthalic Acid and Its Salts

### How much GST applies to Terephthalic Acid and Its Salts?

Under HSN 29173600, Terephthalic Acid and Its Salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Terephthalic Acid and Its 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 Terephthalic Acid and Its Salts is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Terephthalic Acid and Its Salts?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Terephthalic Acid and Its 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29173600 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹51 Cr (+19.06% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹13,501 Cr (+23.36% YoY) — 0.2222% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹13,450 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12619 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2917: 2.13% of its exports; import side 71.47%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2917: #14 of 33 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -38.84% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3607 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +19.06% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2917: 2.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29173600

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 | 974.04 | 0.0426% | — | 35.68% | 3,407.74 | 0.0951% | — | 44.49% | −2,433.70 | #339 |
| FY 2019-20 | 386.61 | 0.0176% | −60.31% | 18.23% | 4,701.67 | 0.1404% | +37.97% | 56.58% | −4,315.06 | #805 |
| FY 2020-21 | 443.95 | 0.0206% | +14.83% | 23.30% | 2,456.29 | 0.0843% | −47.76% | 42.32% | −2,012.34 | #755 |
| FY 2021-22 | 336.49 | 0.0107% | −24.21% | 12.52% | 8,474.00 | 0.1854% | +244.99% | 62.59% | −8,137.51 | #1185 |
| FY 2022-23 | 77.45 | 0.0021% | −76.98% | 3.17% | 11,683.77 | 0.2032% | +37.88% | 67.36% | −11,606.32 | #2887 |
| FY 2023-24 | 42.82 | 0.0012% | −44.71% | 1.73% | 10,944.77 | 0.1949% | −6.33% | 69.40% | −10,901.95 | #3745 |
| FY 2024-25 | 50.98 | 0.0014% | +19.06% | 2.13% | 13,501.00 | 0.2222% | +23.36% | 71.47% | −13,450.02 | #3607 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -38.84%/yr, imports 25.79%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29173600 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -38.84% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29173600 have declined at a compound annual rate of -38.84% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹974.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹50.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29173600 ranked #3607 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29173600 ranks #3607 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2917, it ranks #14 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #12619 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29173600 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29173600 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 19.06% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹13,450.02 Crore in HSN Code 29173600 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹13,501.00 Cr exceeded exports of ₹50.98 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹13,450.02 Crore — ranking #12619 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 25.79% CAGR signals rising demand for Terephthalic Acid and Its Salts

India's imports under HSN Code 29173600 have grown at 25.79% CAGR, reaching ₹13,501.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29173600 contributes 2.13% of Sub-Chapter 2917 exports — ranked #14

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2917, HSN Code 29173600 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 2.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 71.47% share (rank #1).

## 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 |
| #14 | HSN Code 29173600: Terephthalic Acid and Its Salts (this hsn code) | ₹51 Cr |