HSN Code 29371200: Insulin and Salts

HSN Code 29371200 represents Insulin and Salts under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Insulin and Salts correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 29371200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Insulin and Salts.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 29371200

HSN Code 29371200 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their dervatives and structural analogues :Insulin and its salts

Chapter

29 - Organic chemicals

Sub Chapter

2937 - Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 29371200 not include?

Insulin and Salts does not include products with the following descriptions.

Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their dervatives and structural analogues :Somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues

Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their dervatives and structural analogues :Other

Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues :Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)

Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues :Halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal harmones

Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues :Oestrogens and progestogens

Prostaglandins,thromboxanes, leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues

Other:Catecholamine hormones,their derivatives and structural analogues:Epinethrine

Other:Catecholamine hormones,their derivatives and structural analogues:Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 29371200 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

₹342 Cr

−13.26% vs FY 2023-24

0.0093% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹285 Cr

−2.43% vs FY 2023-24

0.0047% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹58 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2041 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2937

FY 2024-25

12.52%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2937’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 8.34% of Sub-Chapter 2937’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2937

FY 2024-25

#2 of 13

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2937

Import-side rank: #6 of 13

At a glance

14.20%

Export CAGR

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

#1318

National Export Rank

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

+54.20%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

12.52%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2937

Share of Sub-Chapter 2937 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 29371200

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 #1559

Balance

−55.64

Exports

154.40 ₹ Cr

0.0068% share

YoY

10.07% of Sub-Ch. 2937

Imports

210.04 ₹ Cr

0.0059% share

YoY

9.41% of Sub-Ch. 2937

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1327

Balance

−67.74

Exports

200.08 ₹ Cr

0.0091% share

+29.59% YoY

11.69% of Sub-Ch. 2937

Imports

267.82 ₹ Cr

0.0080% share

+27.51% YoY

12.09% of Sub-Ch. 2937

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1240

Balance

+46.86

Exports

229.33 ₹ Cr

0.0107% share

+14.62% YoY

11.93% of Sub-Ch. 2937

Imports

182.47 ₹ Cr

0.0063% share

−31.87% YoY

8.35% of Sub-Ch. 2937

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1136

Balance

+113.03

Exports

353.62 ₹ Cr

0.0113% share

+54.20% YoY

18.28% of Sub-Ch. 2937

Imports

240.59 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

+31.85% YoY

9.57% of Sub-Ch. 2937

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1401

Balance

+34.85

Exports

277.88 ₹ Cr

0.0077% share

−21.42% YoY

12.95% of Sub-Ch. 2937

Imports

243.03 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+1.01% YoY

8.17% of Sub-Ch. 2937

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1161

Balance

+103.14

Exports

394.79 ₹ Cr

0.0109% share

+42.07% YoY

15.47% of Sub-Ch. 2937

Imports

291.65 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

+20.01% YoY

9.20% of Sub-Ch. 2937

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1318

Balance

+57.87

Exports

342.43 ₹ Cr

0.0093% share

−13.26% YoY

12.52% of Sub-Ch. 2937

Imports

284.56 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

−2.43% YoY

8.34% of Sub-Ch. 2937

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

14.20% /yr

Imports

5.19% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2937 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,735.54 Cr

Import

₹3,412.87 Cr

Trade Balance

−677.33

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 29371200 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 14.20% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 29371200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.20% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹154.40 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹342.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29371200 Ranked #1318 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29371200 ranks #1318 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2937, it ranks #2 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #2041 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 29371200 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29371200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 54.20% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹57.87 Crore in HSN Code 29371200 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹342.43 Cr exceeded imports of ₹284.56 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹57.87 Crore — ranking #2041 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.19% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Insulin and Salts

India's imports under HSN Code 29371200 have grown at 5.19% CAGR, reaching ₹284.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 29371200 Contributes 12.52% of Sub-Chapter 2937 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2937, HSN Code 29371200 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 12.52% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.34% share (rank #6).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 29371200 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 29371200 ?

It includes Insulin and Salts

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Insulin and Salts?

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 Insulin and Salts?

Under HSN 29371200, Insulin and Salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Insulin and Salts?

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 Insulin and Salts is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Insulin and Salts?

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 Insulin and Salts?

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

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.