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# HSN Code 29221200: Diethanolamine and its salts

- [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 2922: Oxygen-function amino-compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2922/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof : Ethyldiethanolamine and Methyldiethanolamine: Diethanolamine and its salts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29221200 ?

It includes Diethanolamine and its salts

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Diethanolamine and its salts?

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 Diethanolamine and its salts?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Diethanolamine and its salts?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Diethanolamine and its salts?

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

### How much GST applies to Diethanolamine and its salts?

Under HSN 29221200, Diethanolamine and its salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29221200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹11 Cr (+4.10% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹160 Cr (−19.31% YoY) — 0.0026% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹149 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11092 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2922: 0.19% of its exports; import side 2.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2922: #19 of 71 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -0.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5670 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +133.77% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2922: 0.19% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29221200

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. 2922 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2922 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 11.28 | 0.0005% | — | 0.24% | 116.35 | 0.0032% | — | 2.19% | −105.07 | #4859 |
| FY 2019-20 | 11.46 | 0.0005% | +1.60% | 0.24% | 92.22 | 0.0028% | −20.74% | 1.72% | −80.76 | #4831 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.84 | 0.0002% | −57.77% | 0.09% | 108.55 | 0.0037% | +17.71% | 1.74% | −103.71 | #5971 |
| FY 2021-22 | 7.55 | 0.0002% | +55.99% | 0.12% | 152.29 | 0.0033% | +40.29% | 1.83% | −144.74 | #5850 |
| FY 2022-23 | 17.65 | 0.0005% | +133.77% | 0.22% | 140.71 | 0.0024% | −7.60% | 1.47% | −123.06 | #4836 |
| FY 2023-24 | 10.74 | 0.0003% | −39.15% | 0.15% | 198.00 | 0.0035% | +40.71% | 2.60% | −187.26 | #5646 |
| FY 2024-25 | 11.18 | 0.0003% | +4.10% | 0.19% | 159.77 | 0.0026% | −19.31% | 2.12% | −148.59 | #5670 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -0.15%/yr, imports 5.43%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29221200 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -0.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29221200 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.15% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29221200 ranked #5670 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29221200 ranks #5670 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2922, it ranks #19 of 71. By trade surplus, it ranks #11092 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29221200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29221200 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 133.77% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹148.59 Crore in HSN Code 29221200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹159.77 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.18 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹148.59 Crore — ranking #11092 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.43% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Diethanolamine and its salts

India's imports under HSN Code 29221200 have grown at 5.43% CAGR, reaching ₹159.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29221200 contributes 0.19% of Sub-Chapter 2922 exports — ranked #19

Among the 71 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2922, HSN Code 29221200 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.19% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.12% share (rank #12).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2922

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29224990: Other amino acids and esters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29224990/) | ₹1,322 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29225090: Other amino-alcohol-phenols and compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29225090/) | ₹1,291 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29221990: Other amino-alcohols and esters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29221990/) | ₹658 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29222990: Amino-naphthols and other amino-phenols](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29222990/) | ₹592 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29223900: Other Amino-Aldehydes and Amino-Ketones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29223900/) | ₹422 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29221710: Methyldiethanolamine and ethyldiethanolamine: Methyldiethanolamine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29221710/) | ₹309 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29224910: Amino acetic acid (glycine)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29224910/) | ₹235 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29221190: Monoethanolamine, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29221190/) | ₹193 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29222190: Amino-Naphthols & Phenols: (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29222190/) | ₹173 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29225021: Frusemide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29225021/) | ₹161 Cr |
| #19 | HSN Code 29221200: Diethanolamine and its salts (this hsn code) | ₹11 Cr |