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# HSN Code 29224100: Lysine and its esters, salts thereof

- [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-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof : Lysine and its esters; salts thereof | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29224100 ?

It includes Lysine and its esters, salts thereof

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Lysine and its esters, salts thereof is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Lysine and its esters, salts thereof?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lysine and its esters, salts thereof?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Lysine and its esters, salts thereof?

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 Lysine and its esters, salts thereof?

Under HSN 29224100, Lysine and its esters, salts thereof attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29224100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹15 Cr (+39.50% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,149 Cr (+26.77% YoY) — 0.0189% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,134 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12249 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2922: 0.26% of its exports; import side 15.21%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2922: #17 of 71 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.21% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5259 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +67.99% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2922: 0.26% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29224100

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 | 9.84 | 0.0004% | — | 0.21% | 459.87 | 0.0128% | — | 8.67% | −450.03 | #5005 |
| FY 2019-20 | 16.53 | 0.0008% | +67.99% | 0.35% | 457.37 | 0.0137% | −0.54% | 8.53% | −440.84 | #4376 |
| FY 2020-21 | 13.15 | 0.0006% | −20.45% | 0.24% | 487.54 | 0.0167% | +6.60% | 7.83% | −474.39 | #4740 |
| FY 2021-22 | 19.98 | 0.0006% | +51.94% | 0.31% | 1,012.93 | 0.0222% | +107.76% | 12.17% | −992.95 | #4597 |
| FY 2022-23 | 18.37 | 0.0005% | −8.06% | 0.23% | 994.84 | 0.0173% | −1.79% | 10.36% | −976.47 | #4782 |
| FY 2023-24 | 10.71 | 0.0003% | −41.70% | 0.15% | 906.22 | 0.0161% | −8.91% | 11.92% | −895.51 | #5651 |
| FY 2024-25 | 14.94 | 0.0004% | +39.50% | 0.26% | 1,148.85 | 0.0189% | +26.77% | 15.21% | −1,133.91 | #5259 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.21%/yr, imports 16.49%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29224100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.21% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29224100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.21% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.84 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29224100 ranked #5259 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29224100 ranks #5259 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2922, it ranks #17 of 71. By trade surplus, it ranks #12249 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29224100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29224100 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 67.99% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,133.91 Crore in HSN Code 29224100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,148.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.94 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,133.91 Crore — ranking #12249 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 16.49% CAGR signals rising demand for Lysine and its esters, salts thereof

India's imports under HSN Code 29224100 have grown at 16.49% CAGR, reaching ₹1,148.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29224100 contributes 0.26% of Sub-Chapter 2922 exports — ranked #17

Among the 71 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2922, HSN Code 29224100 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.21% share (rank #2).

## 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 |
| #17 | HSN Code 29224100: Lysine and its esters, salts thereof (this hsn code) | ₹15 Cr |