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# HSN Code 29393000: Caffeine and its salts

- [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 2939: Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2939/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Caffeine and its salts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29393000 ?

It includes Caffeine and its salts

### Any common misclassification issue with Caffeine and its salts?

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 Caffeine and its 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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Caffeine and its 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 much GST applies to Caffeine and its salts?

Under HSN 29393000, Caffeine and its salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Caffeine and its salts is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29393000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹504 Cr (+21.47% YoY) — 0.0137% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹200 Cr (−0.02% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹304 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #907 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2939: 18.71% of its exports; import side 17.10%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2939: #2 of 41 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 17.50% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1006 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +74.21% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2939: 18.71% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29393000

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. 2939 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2939 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 191.66 | 0.0084% | — | 12.35% | 63.99 | 0.0018% | — | 18.68% | +127.67 | #1352 |
| FY 2019-20 | 166.66 | 0.0076% | −13.04% | 10.04% | 40.37 | 0.0012% | −36.91% | 10.41% | +126.29 | #1484 |
| FY 2020-21 | 195.59 | 0.0091% | +17.36% | 11.01% | 53.80 | 0.0018% | +33.27% | 13.90% | +141.79 | #1388 |
| FY 2021-22 | 340.74 | 0.0109% | +74.21% | 16.24% | 85.60 | 0.0019% | +59.11% | 18.60% | +255.14 | #1174 |
| FY 2022-23 | 438.49 | 0.0121% | +28.69% | 17.97% | 203.07 | 0.0035% | +137.23% | 28.67% | +235.42 | #1023 |
| FY 2023-24 | 415.22 | 0.0115% | −5.31% | 17.80% | 200.38 | 0.0036% | −1.32% | 26.90% | +214.84 | #1117 |
| FY 2024-25 | 504.36 | 0.0137% | +21.47% | 18.71% | 200.34 | 0.0033% | −0.02% | 17.10% | +304.02 | #1006 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 17.50%/yr, imports 20.95%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29393000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 17.50% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29393000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹191.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹504.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29393000 ranked #1006 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29393000 ranks #1006 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2939, it ranks #2 of 41. By trade surplus, it ranks #907 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29393000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29393000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 74.21% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹304.02 Crore in HSN Code 29393000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹504.36 Cr exceeded imports of ₹200.34 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹304.02 Crore — ranking #907 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 20.95% CAGR signals rising demand for Caffeine and its salts

India's imports under HSN Code 29393000 have grown at 20.95% CAGR, reaching ₹200.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29393000 contributes 18.71% of Sub-Chapter 2939 exports — ranked #2

Among the 41 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2939, HSN Code 29393000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 18.71% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 17.10% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2939

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29397900: Other, Of Vegetal Origin\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29397900/) | ₹1,006 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 29393000: Caffeine and its salts (this hsn code) | ₹504 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29395900: Other Heterocyclic Polycyclic Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29395900/) | ₹310 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29391900: Vegetable Alkaloids & Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29391900/) | ₹268 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29394200: Alkaloids of ephedra, Pseudoephedrine (INN)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394200/) | ₹238 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29398000: Other Synthesis Alkaloid Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29398000/) | ₹141 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29392090: Cinchona alkaloids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392090/) | ₹71 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29396900: Alkaloids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29396900/) | ₹24 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29394900: Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394900/) | ₹24 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29394400: Alkaloids of ephedra, Norephedrine and its salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394400/) | ₹24 Cr |