--- title: "HSN Code for Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives | HSN 29394900 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 29394900 related to Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394900/" --- # HSN Code 29394900: Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives;salts thereof: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 29394900 ? It includes Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives? 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 Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives? 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 Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives? Under HSN 29394900, Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29394900 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹24 Cr (+18.72% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹5 Cr (−6.26% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹19 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2857 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2939: 0.88% of its exports; import side 0.41% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2939: #9 of 41 by export value; import-side #11 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 60.79% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4626 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +310.47% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2939: 0.88% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29394900 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 | 1.38 | 0.0001% | — | 0.09% | 5.21 | 0.0001% | — | 1.52% | −3.83 | #7316 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.72 | 0.0001% | +24.64% | 0.10% | 5.73 | 0.0002% | +9.98% | 1.48% | −4.01 | #7088 | | FY 2020-21 | 7.06 | 0.0003% | +310.47% | 0.40% | 3.15 | 0.0001% | −45.03% | 0.81% | +3.91 | #5502 | | FY 2021-22 | 7.03 | 0.0002% | −0.42% | 0.34% | 4.07 | 0.0001% | +29.21% | 0.88% | +2.96 | #5929 | | FY 2022-23 | 11.83 | 0.0003% | +68.28% | 0.48% | 4.29 | 0.0001% | +5.41% | 0.61% | +7.54 | #5405 | | FY 2023-24 | 20.09 | 0.0006% | +69.82% | 0.86% | 5.11 | 0.0001% | +19.11% | 0.69% | +14.98 | #4774 | | FY 2024-25 | 23.85 | 0.0006% | +18.72% | 0.88% | 4.79 | 0.0001% | −6.26% | 0.41% | +19.06 | #4626 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 60.79%/yr, imports -1.39%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29394900 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 60.79% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 29394900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 60.79% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.38 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹23.85 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 29394900 ranked #4626 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29394900 ranks #4626 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2939, it ranks #9 of 41. By trade surplus, it ranks #2857 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29394900 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29394900 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 310.47% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹19.06 Crore in HSN Code 29394900 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹23.85 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.79 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹19.06 Crore — ranking #2857 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -1.39% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives India's imports under HSN Code 29394900 have grown at -1.39% CAGR, reaching ₹4.79 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 29394900 contributes 0.88% of Sub-Chapter 2939 exports — ranked #9 Among the 41 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2939, HSN Code 29394900 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.88% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.41% share (rank #11). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29393000/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹24 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 29394400: Alkaloids of ephedra, Norephedrine and its salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394400/) | ₹24 Cr |