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# HSN Code 29224990: Other amino acids and esters

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29224990 ?

It includes Other amino acids and esters

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other amino acids and esters?

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 Other amino acids and esters?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other amino acids and esters is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other amino acids and esters?

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 Other amino acids and esters?

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

### How much GST applies to Other amino acids and esters?

Under HSN 29224990, Other amino acids and esters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29224990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,322 Cr (−5.81% YoY) — 0.0359% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹980 Cr (+3.71% YoY) — 0.0161% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹342 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #830 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2922: 22.76% of its exports; import side 12.98%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2922: #1 of 71 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -0.86% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #408 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +14.42% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2922: 22.76% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29224990

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 | 1,392.29 | 0.0609% | — | 29.20% | 731.51 | 0.0204% | — | 13.79% | +660.78 | #235 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,209.24 | 0.0549% | −13.15% | 25.49% | 690.95 | 0.0206% | −5.54% | 12.89% | +518.29 | #264 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,383.60 | 0.0643% | +14.42% | 25.42% | 773.09 | 0.0265% | +11.89% | 12.42% | +610.51 | #242 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,498.48 | 0.0477% | +8.30% | 22.93% | 900.73 | 0.0197% | +16.51% | 10.82% | +597.75 | #327 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,441.41 | 0.0398% | −3.81% | 18.36% | 1,024.31 | 0.0178% | +13.72% | 10.66% | +417.10 | #354 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,403.81 | 0.0388% | −2.61% | 19.04% | 945.22 | 0.0168% | −7.72% | 12.43% | +458.59 | #367 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,322.30 | 0.0359% | −5.81% | 22.76% | 980.29 | 0.0161% | +3.71% | 12.98% | +342.01 | #408 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -0.86%/yr, imports 5.00%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29224990 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -0.86% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29224990 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.86% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1,392.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,322.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29224990 ranked #408 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29224990 ranks #408 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2922, it ranks #1 of 71. By trade surplus, it ranks #830 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29224990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29224990 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 14.42% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹342.01 Crore in HSN Code 29224990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,322.30 Cr exceeded imports of ₹980.29 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹342.01 Crore — ranking #830 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.00% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other amino acids and esters

India's imports under HSN Code 29224990 have grown at 5.00% CAGR, reaching ₹980.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29224990 contributes 22.76% of Sub-Chapter 2922 exports — ranked #1

Among the 71 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2922, HSN Code 29224990 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 22.76% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.98% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |