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# HSN Code 29309070: Other |Mercaptan

- [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 2930: Organo-sulphur compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2930/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other :Mercaptan | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29309070 ?

It includes Other |Mercaptan

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other /Mercaptan is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other /Mercaptan?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other /Mercaptan?

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 Other /Mercaptan?

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 Other /Mercaptan?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29309070 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹14 Cr (+50.64% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹121 Cr (−10.00% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹107 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10849 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2930: 0.59% of its exports; import side 3.26%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2930: #8 of 28 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 11.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5352 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +180.00% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2930: 0.59% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29309070

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. 2930 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2930 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 7.38 | 0.0003% | — | 0.93% | 113.61 | 0.0032% | — | 5.51% | −106.23 | #5379 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.75 | 0.0003% | −22.09% | 0.54% | 66.87 | 0.0020% | −41.14% | 3.65% | −61.12 | #5683 |
| FY 2020-21 | 16.10 | 0.0007% | +180.00% | 0.97% | 69.48 | 0.0024% | +3.90% | 2.96% | −53.38 | #4490 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.46 | 0.0002% | −59.88% | 0.34% | 101.49 | 0.0022% | +46.07% | 3.26% | −95.03 | #6039 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.63 | 0.0003% | +95.51% | 0.60% | 141.43 | 0.0025% | +39.35% | 4.05% | −128.80 | #5330 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.32 | 0.0003% | −26.21% | 0.42% | 134.39 | 0.0024% | −4.98% | 3.99% | −125.07 | #5819 |
| FY 2024-25 | 14.04 | 0.0004% | +50.64% | 0.59% | 120.95 | 0.0020% | −10.00% | 3.26% | −106.91 | #5352 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 11.31%/yr, imports 1.05%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29309070 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 11.31% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29309070 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.31% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹7.38 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29309070 ranked #5352 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29309070 ranks #5352 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2930, it ranks #8 of 28. By trade surplus, it ranks #10849 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29309070 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29309070 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 180.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹106.91 Crore in HSN Code 29309070 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹120.95 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.04 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹106.91 Crore — ranking #10849 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.05% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other |Mercaptan

India's imports under HSN Code 29309070 have grown at 1.05% CAGR, reaching ₹120.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29309070 contributes 0.59% of Sub-Chapter 2930 exports — ranked #8

Among the 28 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2930, HSN Code 29309070 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.26% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2930

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29309099: Other \|Other \|Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29309099/) | ₹1,439 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29309091: Other \|Other \|Ethanol, 2,2′-Thiobis-](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29309091/) | ₹425 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29309098: Other \| Table Knives Having Fixed Blades](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29309098/) | ₹343 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29302090: Organosulphur compounds captafol iso and methamidophos iso](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29302090/) | ₹57 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29303000: Thiuram Mono-, Di Or Tetrasulphides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29303000/) | ₹43 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29309040: L-Cystine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29309040/) | ₹41 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29309060: Other \|Sulphoxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29309060/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 29309070: Other \|Mercaptan (this hsn code) | ₹14 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29309010: Other \|Thiourea (Sulphourea)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29309010/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29309080: Other \| Allyl Isothiocyanate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29309080/) | ₹5 Cr |