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# HSN Code 29224290: Glutamic acid and its salts, 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 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 : Glutamic acid and its salts : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29224290 ?

It includes Glutamic acid and its salts, other

### Any common misclassification issue with Glutamic acid and its salts, other?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Glutamic acid and its salts, other?

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 Glutamic acid and its salts, other?

Under HSN 29224290, Glutamic acid and its salts, other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Glutamic acid and its salts, 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Glutamic acid and its salts, 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Glutamic acid and its salts, other is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29224290 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹69 Cr (+39.18% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹117 Cr (+19.73% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹48 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10211 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2922: 1.19% of its exports; import side 1.54%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2922: #11 of 71 by export value; import-side #15

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.33% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3175 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +49.76% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2922: 1.19% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29224290

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 | 45.12 | 0.0020% | — | 0.95% | 128.76 | 0.0036% | — | 2.43% | −83.64 | #3006 |
| FY 2019-20 | 64.82 | 0.0029% | +43.66% | 1.37% | 95.91 | 0.0029% | −25.51% | 1.79% | −31.09 | #2542 |
| FY 2020-21 | 38.49 | 0.0018% | −40.62% | 0.71% | 131.41 | 0.0045% | +37.01% | 2.11% | −92.92 | #3325 |
| FY 2021-22 | 36.96 | 0.0012% | −3.98% | 0.57% | 128.94 | 0.0028% | −1.88% | 1.55% | −91.98 | #3785 |
| FY 2022-23 | 55.35 | 0.0015% | +49.76% | 0.70% | 194.20 | 0.0034% | +50.61% | 2.02% | −138.85 | #3337 |
| FY 2023-24 | 49.57 | 0.0014% | −10.44% | 0.67% | 97.34 | 0.0017% | −49.88% | 1.28% | −47.77 | #3549 |
| FY 2024-25 | 68.99 | 0.0019% | +39.18% | 1.19% | 116.55 | 0.0019% | +19.73% | 1.54% | −47.56 | #3175 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.33%/yr, imports -1.65%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29224290 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.33% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29224290 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.33% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹45.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹68.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29224290 ranked #3175 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29224290 ranks #3175 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2922, it ranks #11 of 71. By trade surplus, it ranks #10211 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29224290 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29224290 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 49.76% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹47.56 Crore in HSN Code 29224290 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹116.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹68.99 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹47.56 Crore — ranking #10211 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.65% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Glutamic acid and its salts, other

India's imports under HSN Code 29224290 have grown at -1.65% CAGR, reaching ₹116.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29224290 contributes 1.19% of Sub-Chapter 2922 exports — ranked #11

Among the 71 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2922, HSN Code 29224290 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 1.19% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.54% share (rank #15).

## 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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 29224290: Glutamic acid and its salts, other (this hsn code) | ₹69 Cr |