HSN Code 29181590: Citric acid: Other salts and esters

HSN Code 29181590 represents Citric acid: Other salts and esters under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Citric acid: Other salts and esters correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29181590, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Citric acid: Other salts and esters.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29181590

HSN Code 29181590 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives :Salts and esters of citric acid : Other

Chapter

29 - Organic chemicals

Sub Chapter

2918 - Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 29181590 not include?

Citric acid: Other salts and esters does not include products with the following descriptions.

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Lactic acid, its salts and esters : Lactic acid

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Lactic acid, its salts and esters : Calcium lactate

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Lactic acid, its salts and esters :Other

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Tartaric acid

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives :Salts and esters of tartaric acid :Potassium bitartrate

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives :Salts and esters of tartaric acid :Metroprolol tartrate

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives :Salts and esters of tartaric acid : Other

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Citric acid

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Salts and esters of citric acid : Potassium citrate

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Salts and esters of citric acid : Sodium citrate

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Salts and esters of citric acid : Bismuth citrate

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Salts and esters of citric acid : Disodium hydrogen citrate

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Salts and esters of citric acid : Ferric ammonium citrate

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives :Gluconic acid, its salts and esters : Calcium gluconate

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives :Gluconic acid, its salts and esters : Ferrous gluconate

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives :Gluconic acid, its salts and esters : Other

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives :2, 2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid (benzilic acid)

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives :Chlorobenzilate (ISO)

Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : other

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other : Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy-alpha-phenyl-

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other : Cholic acid

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other : Ricinoleic acid

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other : Other

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Salicylic acid and its salts : Salicylic acid

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Salicylic acid and its salts :Sodium salicylate

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Salicylic acid and its salts : Other

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : O-Acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other esters of salicylic acid and their salts : Methyl salicylate

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other esters of salicylic acid and their salts : amino salicylate

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other esters of salicylic acid and their salts :Salicylamide

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other esters of salicylic acid and their salts : Benzyl salicylate

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other esters of salicylic acid and their salts :Other

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other : Gallic acid

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other : Beta hydroxy napthoic acid

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other : Propyl gallate

Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other : Other

Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Levulinic acid

Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Ethyl aceto acetate (acetoacetic ester)

Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Nalidixic acid

Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Methyl aceto acetate

Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Fluoro benzoyl butyric acid

Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Other

Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - other

Other : 2, 4, 5-T(ISO) (2, 4, 5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid), its salts and esters

Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - other — other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 29181590 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹192 Cr

+25.03% vs FY 2023-24

0.0052% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹62 Cr

−2.77% vs FY 2023-24

0.0010% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹130 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1420 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2918

FY 2024-25

3.44%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2918’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.31% of Sub-Chapter 2918’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2918

FY 2024-25

#7 of 49

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2918

Import-side rank: #13 of 49

At a glance

19.96%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1887

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+48.14%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

3.44%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2918

Share of Sub-Chapter 2918 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29181590

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2535

Balance

+20.61

Exports

64.46 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

YoY

2.54% of Sub-Ch. 2918

Imports

43.85 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

YoY

1.50% of Sub-Ch. 2918

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2421

Balance

+34.25

Exports

71.88 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+11.51% YoY

2.46% of Sub-Ch. 2918

Imports

37.63 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−14.18% YoY

1.27% of Sub-Ch. 2918

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2188

Balance

+45.34

Exports

90.14 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+25.40% YoY

2.39% of Sub-Ch. 2918

Imports

44.80 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+19.05% YoY

1.13% of Sub-Ch. 2918

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2074

Balance

+85.20

Exports

133.53 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

+48.14% YoY

2.86% of Sub-Ch. 2918

Imports

48.33 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+7.88% YoY

1.10% of Sub-Ch. 2918

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1972

Balance

+96.07

Exports

160.46 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

+20.17% YoY

3.19% of Sub-Ch. 2918

Imports

64.39 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+33.23% YoY

1.24% of Sub-Ch. 2918

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2078

Balance

+90.06

Exports

153.62 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

−4.26% YoY

3.29% of Sub-Ch. 2918

Imports

63.56 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−1.29% YoY

1.47% of Sub-Ch. 2918

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1887

Balance

+130.27

Exports

192.07 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

+25.03% YoY

3.44% of Sub-Ch. 2918

Imports

61.80 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−2.77% YoY

1.31% of Sub-Ch. 2918

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

19.96% /yr

Imports

5.89% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2918 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹5,587.93 Cr

Import

₹4,722.61 Cr

Trade Balance

+865.32

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 29181590 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 19.96% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 29181590 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.96% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹64.46 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹192.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29181590 Ranked #1887 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29181590 ranks #1887 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2918, it ranks #7 of 49. By trade surplus, it ranks #1420 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 29181590 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29181590 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 48.14% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹130.27 Crore in HSN Code 29181590 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹192.07 Cr exceeded imports of ₹61.80 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹130.27 Crore — ranking #1420 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.89% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Citric acid: Other salts and esters

India's imports under HSN Code 29181590 have grown at 5.89% CAGR, reaching ₹61.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29181590 Contributes 3.44% of Sub-Chapter 2918 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 49 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2918, HSN Code 29181590 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 3.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.31% share (rank #13).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29181590 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 29181590 ?

It includes Citric acid: Other salts and esters

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Citric acid: Other salts and esters?

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 much GST applies to Citric acid: Other salts and esters?

Under HSN 29181590, Citric acid: Other salts and esters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Citric acid: Other salts and esters?

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 Citric acid: Other salts and esters is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Citric acid: Other salts and esters?

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

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.