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# HSN Code 29183020: Acetoacetic ester

- [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 aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives : Ethyl aceto acetate (acetoacetic ester) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29183020 ?

It includes Acetoacetic ester

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Acetoacetic ester?

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 Acetoacetic ester?

Under HSN 29183020, Acetoacetic ester attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Acetoacetic ester is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Acetoacetic ester?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Acetoacetic ester?

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 29183020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹17 Cr (+36.09% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹24 Cr (−20.22% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹7 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8779 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2918: 0.30% of its exports; import side 0.50%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2918: #24 of 49 by export value; import-side #17

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 100.58% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5098 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +876.92% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2918: 0.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29183020

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 19.31 | 0.0005% | — | 0.66% | −19.05 | #8641 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.54 | 0.0001% | +876.92% | 0.09% | 16.95 | 0.0005% | −12.22% | 0.57% | −14.41 | #6673 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.03 | 0.0003% | +137.40% | 0.16% | 32.47 | 0.0011% | +91.56% | 0.82% | −26.44 | #5703 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.33 | 0.0002% | −11.61% | 0.11% | 25.95 | 0.0006% | −20.08% | 0.59% | −20.62 | #6272 |
| FY 2022-23 | 13.40 | 0.0004% | +151.41% | 0.27% | 25.67 | 0.0004% | −1.08% | 0.50% | −12.27 | #5237 |
| FY 2023-24 | 12.44 | 0.0003% | −7.16% | 0.27% | 29.52 | 0.0005% | +15.00% | 0.68% | −17.08 | #5428 |
| FY 2024-25 | 16.93 | 0.0005% | +36.09% | 0.30% | 23.55 | 0.0004% | −20.22% | 0.50% | −6.62 | #5098 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 100.58%/yr, imports 3.36%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29183020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 100.58% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29183020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 100.58% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹16.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29183020 ranked #5098 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29183020 ranks #5098 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2918, it ranks #24 of 49. By trade surplus, it ranks #8779 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29183020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29183020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 876.92% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.62 Crore in HSN Code 29183020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹23.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹16.93 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.62 Crore — ranking #8779 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.36% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Acetoacetic ester

India's imports under HSN Code 29183020 have grown at 3.36% CAGR, reaching ₹23.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29183020 contributes 0.30% of Sub-Chapter 2918 exports — ranked #24

Among the 49 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2918, HSN Code 29183020 ranks #24 by export value — accounting for 0.30% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.50% share (rank #17).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29181690/) | ₹147 Cr |
| #24 | HSN Code 29183020: Acetoacetic ester (this hsn code) | ₹17 Cr |