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# HSN Code 29411020: Ampicillin and 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 2941: Antibiotics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2941/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Penicillins and their derivative with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof : Ampicilline and its salts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29411020 ?

It includes Ampicillin and Salts

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

Under HSN 29411020, Ampicillin and Salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Ampicillin 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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ampicillin 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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Ampicillin 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29411020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹231 Cr (+22.24% YoY) — 0.0063% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3 Cr (−56.37% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹228 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1061 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2941: 2.60% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2941: #5 of 24 by export value; import-side #22

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 4.06% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1686 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +25.95% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2941: 2.60% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29411020

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. 2941 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2941 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 182.17 | 0.0080% | — | 2.96% | 27.48 | 0.0008% | — | 0.27% | +154.69 | #1406 |
| FY 2019-20 | 163.99 | 0.0074% | −9.98% | 2.74% | 6.70 | 0.0002% | −75.62% | 0.07% | +157.29 | #1500 |
| FY 2020-21 | 206.55 | 0.0096% | +25.95% | 3.00% | 11.97 | 0.0004% | +78.66% | 0.11% | +194.58 | #1328 |
| FY 2021-22 | 137.09 | 0.0044% | −33.63% | 2.34% | 5.22 | 0.0001% | −56.39% | 0.04% | +131.87 | #2042 |
| FY 2022-23 | 155.79 | 0.0043% | +13.64% | 2.04% | 15.11 | 0.0003% | +189.46% | 0.11% | +140.68 | #2004 |
| FY 2023-24 | 189.22 | 0.0052% | +21.46% | 2.18% | 7.54 | 0.0001% | −50.10% | 0.05% | +181.68 | #1832 |
| FY 2024-25 | 231.31 | 0.0063% | +22.24% | 2.60% | 3.29 | 0.0001% | −56.37% | 0.02% | +228.02 | #1686 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 4.06%/yr, imports -29.80%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29411020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 4.06% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29411020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹182.17 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹231.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29411020 ranked #1686 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29411020 ranks #1686 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2941, it ranks #5 of 24. By trade surplus, it ranks #1061 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29411020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29411020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 25.95% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹228.02 Crore in HSN Code 29411020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹231.31 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.29 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹228.02 Crore — ranking #1061 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -29.80% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ampicillin and Salts

India's imports under HSN Code 29411020 have grown at -29.80% CAGR, reaching ₹3.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29411020 contributes 2.60% of Sub-Chapter 2941 exports — ranked #5

Among the 24 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2941, HSN Code 29411020 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.60% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #22).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2941

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29419090: Antibiotics: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29419090/) | ₹4,772 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29411030: Amoxycillin and Its Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29411030/) | ₹1,555 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29415000: Erythromycin and its derivatives; salts thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29415000/) | ₹913 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29411090: Other Penicillins (Penicillanic Acid Structure)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29411090/) | ₹705 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 29411020: Ampicillin and Salts (this hsn code) | ₹231 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29419030: Other \| Ciprofloxacine And Its Salts0](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29419030/) | ₹211 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29411040: Cloxacillin and Its Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29411040/) | ₹194 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29419019: Other \| Parts And Accessories For Pianos](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29419019/) | ₹91 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29419011: Other : Rifampicin and its salts :Rifampicin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29419011/) | ₹83 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29419020: Other \| Cephalexin And Its Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29419020/) | ₹82 Cr |