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# HSN Code 29261000: Acrylonitrile

- [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 2926: Nitrile-function compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2926/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Acrylonitrile | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29261000 ?

It includes Acrylonitrile

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Acrylonitrile?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Acrylonitrile?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Acrylonitrile?

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 Acrylonitrile is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Acrylonitrile?

Under HSN 29261000, Acrylonitrile attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Acrylonitrile?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29261000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹76 Cr (+78.92% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2,283 Cr (+24.75% YoY) — 0.0376% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2,207 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12437 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2926: 9.44% of its exports; import side 50.42%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2926: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.35% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3035 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +357.75% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2926: 9.44% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29261000

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. 2926 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2926 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 30.59 | 0.0013% | — | 6.55% | 2,440.43 | 0.0681% | — | 56.94% | −2,409.84 | #3549 |
| FY 2019-20 | 32.62 | 0.0015% | +6.64% | 6.38% | 2,007.13 | 0.0600% | −17.76% | 47.21% | −1,974.51 | #3491 |
| FY 2020-21 | 81.78 | 0.0038% | +150.71% | 12.02% | 1,210.75 | 0.0416% | −39.68% | 33.45% | −1,128.97 | #2302 |
| FY 2021-22 | 34.01 | 0.0011% | −58.41% | 4.38% | 2,981.58 | 0.0652% | +146.26% | 50.14% | −2,947.57 | #3881 |
| FY 2022-23 | 155.68 | 0.0043% | +357.75% | 16.98% | 3,023.58 | 0.0526% | +1.41% | 52.02% | −2,867.90 | #2005 |
| FY 2023-24 | 42.41 | 0.0012% | −72.76% | 6.03% | 1,830.30 | 0.0326% | −39.47% | 45.60% | −1,787.89 | #3757 |
| FY 2024-25 | 75.88 | 0.0021% | +78.92% | 9.44% | 2,283.30 | 0.0376% | +24.75% | 50.42% | −2,207.42 | #3035 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.35%/yr, imports -1.10%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29261000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.35% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29261000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.35% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹30.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹75.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29261000 ranked #3035 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29261000 ranks #3035 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2926, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #12437 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29261000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29261000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 357.75% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2,207.42 Crore in HSN Code 29261000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,283.30 Cr exceeded exports of ₹75.88 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,207.42 Crore — ranking #12437 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.10% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Acrylonitrile

India's imports under HSN Code 29261000 have grown at -1.10% CAGR, reaching ₹2,283.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29261000 contributes 9.44% of Sub-Chapter 2926 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2926, HSN Code 29261000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 9.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 50.42% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2926

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29269000: Other Nitrile-Function Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29269000/) | ₹727 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 29261000: Acrylonitrile (this hsn code) | ₹76 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29263000: Fenproporex, Methadone Intermediate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29263000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29262000: 1-Cyanoguanidine (Dicyandiamide)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29262000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 29264000: Alpha-phenylacetoacetonitrile](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29264000/) | Nil |