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# HSN Code 29414000: Chloramphenicol

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29414000 ?

It includes Chloramphenicol

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Chloramphenicol is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Chloramphenicol?

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 Chloramphenicol?

Under HSN 29414000, Chloramphenicol attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Chloramphenicol?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

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

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 29414000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹24 Cr (−12.77% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹21 Cr (−19.07% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4057 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2941: 0.27% of its exports; import side 0.13%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2941: #11 of 24 by export value; import-side #19

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 0.96% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4616 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +120.93% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2941: 0.27% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29414000

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 | 22.64 | 0.0010% | — | 0.37% | 16.65 | 0.0005% | — | 0.16% | +5.99 | #3930 |
| FY 2019-20 | 14.00 | 0.0006% | −38.16% | 0.23% | 15.19 | 0.0005% | −8.77% | 0.16% | −1.19 | #4581 |
| FY 2020-21 | 30.93 | 0.0014% | +120.93% | 0.45% | 33.77 | 0.0012% | +122.32% | 0.31% | −2.84 | #3613 |
| FY 2021-22 | 21.49 | 0.0007% | −30.52% | 0.37% | 39.82 | 0.0009% | +17.92% | 0.32% | −18.33 | #4511 |
| FY 2022-23 | 29.76 | 0.0008% | +38.48% | 0.39% | 46.32 | 0.0008% | +16.32% | 0.35% | −16.56 | #4189 |
| FY 2023-24 | 27.48 | 0.0008% | −7.66% | 0.32% | 26.06 | 0.0005% | −43.74% | 0.16% | +1.42 | #4365 |
| FY 2024-25 | 23.97 | 0.0007% | −12.77% | 0.27% | 21.09 | 0.0003% | −19.07% | 0.13% | +2.88 | #4616 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 0.96%/yr, imports 4.02%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29414000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 0.96% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29414000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.96% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹22.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹23.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29414000 ranked #4616 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29414000 ranks #4616 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2941, it ranks #11 of 24. By trade surplus, it ranks #4057 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29414000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29414000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 120.93% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.88 Crore in HSN Code 29414000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹23.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹21.09 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.88 Crore — ranking #4057 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.02% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Chloramphenicol

India's imports under HSN Code 29414000 have grown at 4.02% CAGR, reaching ₹21.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29414000 contributes 0.27% of Sub-Chapter 2941 exports — ranked #11

Among the 24 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2941, HSN Code 29414000 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.27% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.13% share (rank #19).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29411020/) | ₹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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 29414000: Chloramphenicol (this hsn code) | ₹24 Cr |