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# HSN Code 29396900: Alkaloids

- [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 rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29396900 ?

It includes Alkaloids

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Alkaloids?

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?

Under HSN 29396900, Alkaloids attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Alkaloids?

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 Alkaloids?

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?

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 29396900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹24 Cr (+26.10% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹27 Cr (−19.99% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8244 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2939: 0.91% of its exports; import side 2.28%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2939: #8 of 41 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.79% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4600 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +70.46% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2939: 0.91% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29396900

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 | 11.85 | 0.0005% | — | 0.76% | 25.69 | 0.0007% | — | 7.50% | −13.84 | #4796 |
| FY 2019-20 | 20.20 | 0.0009% | +70.46% | 1.22% | 21.24 | 0.0006% | −17.32% | 5.48% | −1.04 | #4088 |
| FY 2020-21 | 12.21 | 0.0006% | −39.55% | 0.69% | 27.48 | 0.0009% | +29.38% | 7.10% | −15.27 | #4821 |
| FY 2021-22 | 16.06 | 0.0005% | +31.53% | 0.77% | 24.51 | 0.0005% | −10.81% | 5.33% | −8.45 | #4884 |
| FY 2022-23 | 15.05 | 0.0004% | −6.29% | 0.62% | 31.05 | 0.0005% | +26.68% | 4.38% | −16.00 | #5058 |
| FY 2023-24 | 19.35 | 0.0005% | +28.57% | 0.83% | 33.41 | 0.0006% | +7.60% | 4.49% | −14.06 | #4821 |
| FY 2024-25 | 24.40 | 0.0007% | +26.10% | 0.91% | 26.73 | 0.0004% | −19.99% | 2.28% | −2.33 | #4600 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.79%/yr, imports 0.66%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29396900 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.79% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29396900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.79% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹11.85 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹24.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29396900 ranked #4600 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29396900 ranks #4600 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2939, it ranks #8 of 41. By trade surplus, it ranks #8244 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29396900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29396900 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 70.46% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2.33 Crore in HSN Code 29396900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹26.73 Cr exceeded exports of ₹24.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.33 Crore — ranking #8244 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.66% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Alkaloids

India's imports under HSN Code 29396900 have grown at 0.66% CAGR, reaching ₹26.73 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29396900 contributes 0.91% of Sub-Chapter 2939 exports — ranked #8

Among the 41 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2939, HSN Code 29396900 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.91% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.28% share (rank #7).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |