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# HSN Code 29379090: Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes

- [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 2937: Hormones & derivatives, synthesized](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2937/)

## GST rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29379090 ?

It includes Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes?

Under HSN 29379090, Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes?

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 Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes?

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 Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes?

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 29379090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹205 Cr (−19.64% YoY) — 0.0056% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹480 Cr (+4.78% YoY) — 0.0079% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹276 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11545 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2937: 7.48% of its exports; import side 14.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2937: #6 of 13 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 31.66% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1815 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +149.87% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2937: 7.48% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29379090

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. 2937 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2937 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 39.28 | 0.0017% | — | 2.56% | 537.01 | 0.0150% | — | 24.06% | −497.73 | #3219 |
| FY 2019-20 | 98.15 | 0.0045% | +149.87% | 5.74% | 553.58 | 0.0165% | +3.09% | 24.99% | −455.43 | #2042 |
| FY 2020-21 | 94.11 | 0.0044% | −4.12% | 4.90% | 381.71 | 0.0131% | −31.05% | 17.46% | −287.60 | #2133 |
| FY 2021-22 | 211.94 | 0.0068% | +125.20% | 10.95% | 491.99 | 0.0108% | +28.89% | 19.58% | −280.05 | #1593 |
| FY 2022-23 | 211.31 | 0.0058% | −0.30% | 9.85% | 481.66 | 0.0084% | −2.10% | 16.18% | −270.35 | #1677 |
| FY 2023-24 | 254.58 | 0.0070% | +20.48% | 9.97% | 458.42 | 0.0082% | −4.83% | 14.46% | −203.84 | #1535 |
| FY 2024-25 | 204.58 | 0.0056% | −19.64% | 7.48% | 480.34 | 0.0079% | +4.78% | 14.07% | −275.76 | #1815 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 31.66%/yr, imports -1.84%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29379090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 31.66% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29379090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 31.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹39.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹204.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29379090 ranked #1815 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29379090 ranks #1815 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2937, it ranks #6 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #11545 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29379090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29379090 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 149.87% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹275.76 Crore in HSN Code 29379090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹480.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹204.58 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹275.76 Crore — ranking #11545 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.84% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes

India's imports under HSN Code 29379090 have grown at -1.84% CAGR, reaching ₹480.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29379090 contributes 7.48% of Sub-Chapter 2937 exports — ranked #6

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2937, HSN Code 29379090 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 7.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 14.07% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2937

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29372900: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29372900/) | ₹991 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29371200: Insulin and Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29371200/) | ₹342 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29372200: Halogenated Corticosteroidal Hormones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29372200/) | ₹322 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29371900: Other Polypeptide/Protein/Glycoprotein Hormones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29371900/) | ₹297 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29372300: Oestrogens & Progestogens](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29372300/) | ₹234 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 29379090:  Hormones, Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes  (this hsn code) | ₹205 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29379020: Other\| Amino-Acid Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29379020/) | ₹201 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29372100: Sterile Laminaria/Haemostatics/Adhesion Barriers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29372100/) | ₹106 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29375000: Prostaglandins/Thromboxanes/Leukotrienes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29375000/) | ₹23 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29379019: Catecholamine Hormones and Analogues: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29379019/) | ₹12 Cr |