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# HSN Code 29173950: Trimellitic 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives:Other :Trimellitic anhydride | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29173950 ?

It includes Trimellitic Anhydride

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Trimellitic Anhydride is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Trimellitic Anhydride?

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

### How much GST applies to Trimellitic Anhydride?

Under HSN 29173950, Trimellitic Anhydride attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29173950 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (+1,058.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹104 Cr (+105.45% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹103 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10819 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2917: 0.06% of its exports; import side 0.55%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2917: #24 of 33 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #7941 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,058.33% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2917: 0.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29173950

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 24.87 | 0.0007% | — | 0.32% | −24.87 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 19.08 | 0.0006% | −23.28% | 0.23% | −19.08 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 22.64 | 0.0008% | +18.66% | 0.39% | −22.64 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 37.77 | 0.0008% | +66.83% | 0.28% | −37.77 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 38.67 | 0.0007% | +2.38% | 0.22% | −38.46 | #9259 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −42.86% | 0.00% | 50.79 | 0.0009% | +31.34% | 0.32% | −50.67 | #9706 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.39 | 0.0000% | +1,058.33% | 0.06% | 104.35 | 0.0017% | +105.45% | 0.55% | −102.96 | #7941 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 27.00%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29173950 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 29173950

India exported ₹1.39 Crore worth of Trimellitic Anhydride in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 29173950 ranked #7941 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29173950 ranks #7941 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2917, it ranks #24 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #10819 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29173950 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29173950 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 1,058.33% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹102.96 Crore in HSN Code 29173950 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹104.35 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.39 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹102.96 Crore — ranking #10819 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 27.00% CAGR signals rising demand for Trimellitic Anhydride

India's imports under HSN Code 29173950 have grown at 27.00% CAGR, reaching ₹104.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29173950 contributes 0.06% of Sub-Chapter 2917 exports — ranked #24

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2917, HSN Code 29173950 ranks #24 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.55% share (rank #13).

## 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 |
| #24 | HSN Code 29173950: Trimellitic Anhydride (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |