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# HSN Code 29181690: Gluconic acid: Other

- [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 2918: Carboxylic acids and derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2918/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29181690 ?

It includes Gluconic acid: Other

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Gluconic acid: Other is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Gluconic acid: Other?

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 Gluconic acid: Other?

Under HSN 29181690, Gluconic acid: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Gluconic acid: Other?

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 Gluconic acid: Other?

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 29181690 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹147 Cr (−0.28% YoY) — 0.0040% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹289 Cr (+20.76% YoY) — 0.0048% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹142 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11060 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2918: 2.64% of its exports; import side 6.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2918: #10 of 49 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 18.05% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2170 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +69.79% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2918: 2.64% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29181690

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. 2918 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2918 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 54.48 | 0.0024% | — | 2.15% | 160.26 | 0.0045% | — | 5.48% | −105.78 | #2736 |
| FY 2019-20 | 57.60 | 0.0026% | +5.73% | 1.97% | 190.86 | 0.0057% | +19.09% | 6.43% | −133.26 | #2684 |
| FY 2020-21 | 88.35 | 0.0041% | +53.39% | 2.35% | 243.07 | 0.0083% | +27.36% | 6.11% | −154.72 | #2204 |
| FY 2021-22 | 114.99 | 0.0037% | +30.15% | 2.46% | 229.95 | 0.0050% | −5.40% | 5.25% | −114.96 | #2225 |
| FY 2022-23 | 195.24 | 0.0054% | +69.79% | 3.88% | 312.50 | 0.0054% | +35.90% | 6.04% | −117.26 | #1764 |
| FY 2023-24 | 147.84 | 0.0041% | −24.28% | 3.16% | 239.29 | 0.0043% | −23.43% | 5.55% | −91.45 | #2120 |
| FY 2024-25 | 147.42 | 0.0040% | −0.28% | 2.64% | 288.96 | 0.0048% | +20.76% | 6.12% | −141.54 | #2170 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 18.05%/yr, imports 10.32%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29181690 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 18.05% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29181690 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.05% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹54.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹147.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29181690 ranked #2170 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29181690 ranks #2170 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2918, it ranks #10 of 49. By trade surplus, it ranks #11060 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29181690 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29181690 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 69.79% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹141.54 Crore in HSN Code 29181690 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹288.96 Cr exceeded exports of ₹147.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹141.54 Crore — ranking #11060 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.32% CAGR signals rising demand for Gluconic acid: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 29181690 have grown at 10.32% CAGR, reaching ₹288.96 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29181690 contributes 2.64% of Sub-Chapter 2918 exports — ranked #10

Among the 49 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2918, HSN Code 29181690 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 2.64% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.12% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2918

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29189990: Other Carboxylic Acids with Oxygen Functions](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29189990/) | ₹1,839 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29181990: Other carboxylic acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29181990/) | ₹754 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29183090: Other Carboxylic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29183090/) | ₹431 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29182990: Other Carboxylic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29182990/) | ₹347 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29189920: Methyl (E)-2-\[2-(Chloromethyl) Phenyl\]-3-Methoxyacrylate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29189920/) | ₹335 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29181390: Tartaric acid: Other salts and esters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29181390/) | ₹209 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29181590: Citric acid: Other salts and esters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29181590/) | ₹192 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29182390: Other Esters of Salicylic Acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29182390/) | ₹169 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29182190: Other Salicylic Acid & Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29182190/) | ₹164 Cr |
| #10 | HSN Code 29181690: Gluconic acid: Other (this hsn code) | ₹147 Cr |