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# HSN Code 29420011: Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments

- [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 2942: Other organic compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2942/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other organic compounds : Cefadroxil and its salts, ibuprofane, nifedipine, ranitidine, danes salt of D(-) phenyl glycine, D(-) para hydroxy dane’s salts : Cefadroxil and its salts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29420011 ?

It includes Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments?

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 Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments?

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 Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments?

Under HSN 29420011, Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29420011 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹165 Cr (+59.86% YoY) — 0.0045% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹14 Cr (+59.33% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹151 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1333 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2942: 1.53% of its exports; import side 0.43%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2942: #3 of 18 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.03% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2057 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +66.62% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2942: 1.53% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29420011

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. 2942 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2942 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 103.89 | 0.0045% | — | 1.25% | 44.48 | 0.0012% | — | 1.44% | +59.41 | #1968 |
| FY 2019-20 | 130.84 | 0.0059% | +25.94% | 1.56% | 30.65 | 0.0009% | −31.09% | 0.88% | +100.19 | #1719 |
| FY 2020-21 | 218.01 | 0.0101% | +66.62% | 2.31% | 27.51 | 0.0009% | −10.24% | 0.73% | +190.50 | #1283 |
| FY 2021-22 | 171.99 | 0.0055% | −21.11% | 1.79% | 27.24 | 0.0006% | −0.98% | 0.73% | +144.75 | #1799 |
| FY 2022-23 | 197.11 | 0.0054% | +14.61% | 1.73% | 23.60 | 0.0004% | −13.36% | 0.72% | +173.51 | #1754 |
| FY 2023-24 | 103.28 | 0.0029% | −47.60% | 0.94% | 9.00 | 0.0002% | −61.86% | 0.28% | +94.28 | #2539 |
| FY 2024-25 | 165.10 | 0.0045% | +59.86% | 1.53% | 14.34 | 0.0002% | +59.33% | 0.43% | +150.76 | #2057 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.03%/yr, imports -17.19%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29420011 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.03% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29420011 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.03% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹103.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹165.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29420011 ranked #2057 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29420011 ranks #2057 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2942, it ranks #3 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #1333 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29420011 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29420011 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 66.62% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹150.76 Crore in HSN Code 29420011 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹165.10 Cr exceeded imports of ₹14.34 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹150.76 Crore — ranking #1333 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -17.19% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments

India's imports under HSN Code 29420011 have grown at -17.19% CAGR, reaching ₹14.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29420011 contributes 1.53% of Sub-Chapter 2942 exports — ranked #3

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2942, HSN Code 29420011 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 1.53% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.43% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2942

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29420090: Other Organic Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29420090/) | ₹9,509 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29420012: Dane’s Salt of D(-) Phenyl Glycine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29420012/) | ₹616 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 29420011: Semiconductor/Photomask Inspection Instruments (this hsn code) | ₹165 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29420034: Famotidine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29420034/) | ₹121 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29420027: Amitryptyline HCl](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29420027/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 29420014: Nifedipine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29420014/) | ₹82 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29420033: Oxyclozanide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29420033/) | ₹54 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29420025: Ranitidine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29420025/) | ₹49 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29420021: Terbutoline Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29420021/) | ₹41 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29420031: Steroids and Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29420031/) | ₹29 Cr |