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# HSN Code 29183090: Other Carboxylic Acids

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29183090 ?

It includes Other Carboxylic Acids

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Carboxylic Acids?

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 Other Carboxylic Acids?

Under HSN 29183090, Other Carboxylic Acids attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Carboxylic Acids?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Carboxylic Acids is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Carboxylic Acids?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29183090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹431 Cr (+33.17% YoY) — 0.0117% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹606 Cr (+0.03% YoY) — 0.0100% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹175 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11214 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2918: 7.72% of its exports; import side 12.82%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2918: #3 of 49 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -12.27% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1121 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +178.69% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2918: 7.72% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29183090

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 | 945.41 | 0.0414% | — | 37.25% | 537.33 | 0.0150% | — | 18.39% | +408.08 | #353 |
| FY 2019-20 | 663.46 | 0.0301% | −29.82% | 22.73% | 551.34 | 0.0165% | +2.61% | 18.58% | +112.12 | #504 |
| FY 2020-21 | 163.90 | 0.0076% | −75.30% | 4.35% | 645.00 | 0.0221% | +16.99% | 16.20% | −481.10 | #1570 |
| FY 2021-22 | 456.78 | 0.0146% | +178.69% | 9.79% | 674.48 | 0.0148% | +4.57% | 15.40% | −217.70 | #926 |
| FY 2022-23 | 312.52 | 0.0086% | −31.58% | 6.21% | 605.77 | 0.0105% | −10.19% | 11.70% | −293.25 | #1292 |
| FY 2023-24 | 323.74 | 0.0089% | +3.59% | 6.92% | 605.50 | 0.0108% | −0.04% | 14.03% | −281.76 | #1323 |
| FY 2024-25 | 431.11 | 0.0117% | +33.17% | 7.72% | 605.66 | 0.0100% | +0.03% | 12.82% | −174.55 | #1121 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -12.27%/yr, imports 2.02%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29183090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -12.27% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29183090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -12.27% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹945.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹431.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29183090 ranked #1121 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29183090 ranks #1121 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2918, it ranks #3 of 49. By trade surplus, it ranks #11214 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29183090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29183090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 178.69% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹174.55 Crore in HSN Code 29183090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹605.66 Cr exceeded exports of ₹431.11 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹174.55 Crore — ranking #11214 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.02% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Carboxylic Acids

India's imports under HSN Code 29183090 have grown at 2.02% CAGR, reaching ₹605.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29183090 contributes 7.72% of Sub-Chapter 2918 exports — ranked #3

Among the 49 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2918, HSN Code 29183090 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 7.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.82% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |