HSN Code 29309040: L-Cystine

HSN Code 29309040 represents L-Cystine under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify L-Cystine correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29309040, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of L-Cystine.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29309040

HSN Code 29309040 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other :L-cystine (alpha-amino beta-thiopropionic acid)-sulphur containing amino acid

Chapter

29 - Organic chemicals

Sub Chapter

2930 - Organo-sulphur compounds

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 29309040 not include?

L-Cystine does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 29309097

Other :Other :Phosphorothioic acid, S[2-(diethyl amino) ethyl] O O-Diethyl ester

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 29309040 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹41 Cr

+1.38% vs FY 2023-24

0.0011% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹158 Cr

−7.61% vs FY 2023-24

0.0026% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹117 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10917 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2930

FY 2024-25

1.72%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2930’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 4.26% of Sub-Chapter 2930’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2930

FY 2024-25

#6 of 28

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2930

Import-side rank: #4 of 28

At a glance

−17.32%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#3884

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+16.67%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

1.72%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2930

Share of Sub-Chapter 2930 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29309040

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1734

Balance

+21.01

Exports

129.10 ₹ Cr

0.0057% share

— YoY

16.21% of Sub-Ch. 2930

Imports

108.09 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

— YoY

5.24% of Sub-Ch. 2930

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1576

Balance

+14.09

Exports

150.62 ₹ Cr

0.0068% share

+16.67% YoY

14.12% of Sub-Ch. 2930

Imports

136.53 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

+26.31% YoY

7.45% of Sub-Ch. 2930

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1741

Balance

+11.92

Exports

137.89 ₹ Cr

0.0064% share

−8.45% YoY

8.30% of Sub-Ch. 2930

Imports

125.97 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

−7.73% YoY

5.37% of Sub-Ch. 2930

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3368

Balance

−103.29

Exports

49.58 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−64.04% YoY

2.62% of Sub-Ch. 2930

Imports

152.87 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+21.35% YoY

4.91% of Sub-Ch. 2930

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3333

Balance

−145.92

Exports

55.47 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+11.88% YoY

2.64% of Sub-Ch. 2930

Imports

201.39 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+31.74% YoY

5.77% of Sub-Ch. 2930

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3810

Balance

−130.25

Exports

40.68 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−26.66% YoY

1.81% of Sub-Ch. 2930

Imports

170.93 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

−15.12% YoY

5.07% of Sub-Ch. 2930

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3884

Balance

−116.68

Exports

41.24 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+1.38% YoY

1.72% of Sub-Ch. 2930

Imports

157.92 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

−7.61% YoY

4.26% of Sub-Ch. 2930

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−17.32% /yr

Imports

6.52% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2930 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,392.98 Cr

Import

₹3,705.96 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,312.98

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 29309040 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −17.32% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 29309040 have declined at a compound annual rate of −17.32% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹129.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹41.24 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29309040 Ranked #3884 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29309040 ranks #3884 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2930, it ranks #6 of 28. By trade surplus, it ranks #10917 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 29309040 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29309040 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 16.67% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹116.68 Crore in HSN Code 29309040 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹157.92 Cr exceeded exports of ₹41.24 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹116.68 Crore — ranking #10917 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 6.52% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for L-Cystine

India's imports under HSN Code 29309040 have grown at 6.52% CAGR, reaching ₹157.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29309040 Contributes 1.72% of Sub-Chapter 2930 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 28 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2930, HSN Code 29309040 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.26% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29309040 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 29309040 ?

It includes L-Cystine

Any common misclassification issue with L-Cystine?

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 L-Cystine?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for L-Cystine?

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 L-Cystine?

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 L-Cystine is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to L-Cystine?

Under HSN 29309040, L-Cystine attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.