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# HSN Code 29337100: Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)

- [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 2933: Heterocyclic nitrogen compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2933/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29337100 ?

It includes Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)

### Any common misclassification issue with Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)?

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 Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)?

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 Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)?

Under HSN 29337100, Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)?

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 29337100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+193.51% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹867 Cr (+194.56% YoY) — 0.0143% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹862 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12158 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2933: 0.01% of its exports; import side 4.38%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2933: #50 of 95 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 27.07% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6504 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,328.75% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2933: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29337100

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. 2933 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2933 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.29 | 0.0001% | — | 0.01% | 993.36 | 0.0277% | — | 6.96% | −992.07 | #7378 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.27 | 0.0001% | +153.49% | 0.02% | 752.56 | 0.0225% | −24.24% | 5.45% | −749.29 | #6355 |
| FY 2020-21 | 46.72 | 0.0022% | +1,328.75% | 0.20% | 555.53 | 0.0191% | −26.18% | 3.37% | −508.81 | #3046 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.54 | 0.0002% | −88.14% | 0.02% | 943.82 | 0.0206% | +69.90% | 4.98% | −938.28 | #6227 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.30 | 0.0000% | −76.53% | 0.00% | 366.52 | 0.0064% | −61.17% | 1.72% | −365.22 | #7864 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.85 | 0.0001% | +42.31% | 0.00% | 294.35 | 0.0052% | −19.69% | 0.82% | −292.50 | #7648 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.43 | 0.0001% | +193.51% | 0.01% | 867.05 | 0.0143% | +194.56% | 4.38% | −861.62 | #6504 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 27.07%/yr, imports -2.24%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29337100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 27.07% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29337100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 27.07% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29337100 ranked #6504 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29337100 ranks #6504 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2933, it ranks #50 of 95. By trade surplus, it ranks #12158 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29337100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29337100 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 1,328.75% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹861.62 Crore in HSN Code 29337100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹867.05 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.43 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹861.62 Crore — ranking #12158 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.24% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)

India's imports under HSN Code 29337100 have grown at -2.24% CAGR, reaching ₹867.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29337100 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 2933 exports — ranked #50

Among the 95 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2933, HSN Code 29337100 ranks #50 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.38% share (rank #7).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2933

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29339990: Other \|Other \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29339990/) | ₹12,700 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29333990: Other Pyridine Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29333990/) | ₹7,256 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29335990: Pyrimidine/piperazine compounds: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29335990/) | ₹4,482 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29331999: Pyrazole compounds: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29331999/) | ₹2,638 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29332990: Imidazole compounds: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29332990/) | ₹1,791 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29333929: 1-azabicyclo(2,2,2)octan-3-ol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29333929/) | ₹1,538 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29337990: Lactams \|Other Lactams](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29337990/) | ₹1,536 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29334900: Other quinoline or isoquinoline compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29334900/) | ₹1,310 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29333100: Pyridine And Its Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29333100/) | ₹1,169 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29336990: Other compounds with unfused triazine ring](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29336990/) | ₹624 Cr |
| #50 | HSN Code 29337100: Lactams :6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |