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# HSN Code 29420013: Ibuprofen

- [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 : Nifedipine | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29420013 ?

It includes Ibuprofen

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

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ibuprofen?

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 Ibuprofen is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Ibuprofen?

Under HSN 29420013, Ibuprofen attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29420013 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹16 Cr (−12.65% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹16 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3012 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2942: 0.15% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2942: #11 of 18 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -7.48% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5198 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +38.62% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2942: 0.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29420013

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 | 24.98 | 0.0011% | — | 0.30% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | +23.99 | #3811 |
| FY 2019-20 | 29.12 | 0.0013% | +16.57% | 0.35% | 1.97 | 0.0001% | +98.99% | 0.06% | +27.15 | #3629 |
| FY 2020-21 | 28.30 | 0.0013% | −2.82% | 0.30% | 1.94 | 0.0001% | −1.52% | 0.05% | +26.36 | #3741 |
| FY 2021-22 | 39.23 | 0.0013% | +38.62% | 0.41% | 3.44 | 0.0001% | +77.32% | 0.09% | +35.79 | #3701 |
| FY 2022-23 | 27.92 | 0.0008% | −28.83% | 0.25% | 4.76 | 0.0001% | +38.37% | 0.15% | +23.16 | #4260 |
| FY 2023-24 | 17.94 | 0.0005% | −35.75% | 0.16% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +17.94 | #4915 |
| FY 2024-25 | 15.67 | 0.0004% | −12.65% | 0.15% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +15.59 | #5198 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -7.48%/yr, imports -34.25%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29420013 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -7.48% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29420013 have declined at a compound annual rate of -7.48% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹24.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29420013 ranked #5198 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29420013 ranks #5198 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2942, it ranks #11 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #3012 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29420013 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29420013 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 38.62% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹15.59 Crore in HSN Code 29420013 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹15.67 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.08 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹15.59 Crore — ranking #3012 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -34.25% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ibuprofen

India's imports under HSN Code 29420013 have grown at -34.25% CAGR, reaching ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29420013 contributes 0.15% of Sub-Chapter 2942 exports — ranked #11

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2942, HSN Code 29420013 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #13).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29420011/) | ₹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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 29420013: Ibuprofen (this hsn code) | ₹16 Cr |