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# HSN Code 29420016: Cefadroxil & 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 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 : D(-) para hydroxy dane’s salts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29420016 ?

It includes Cefadroxil & Salts

### How much GST applies to Cefadroxil & Salts?

Under HSN 29420016, Cefadroxil & Salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cefadroxil & Salts?

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 Cefadroxil & Salts?

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 Cefadroxil & 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cefadroxil & Salts is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29420016 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (−43.75% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹231 Cr (+32.77% YoY) — 0.0038% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹230 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11411 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2942: 0.01% of its exports; import side 6.94%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2942: #15 of 18 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -49.55% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8031 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −0.19% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2942: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29420016

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 | 76.45 | 0.0033% | — | 0.92% | 116.14 | 0.0032% | — | 3.75% | −39.69 | #2317 |
| FY 2019-20 | 61.59 | 0.0028% | −19.44% | 0.74% | 205.16 | 0.0061% | +76.65% | 5.91% | −143.57 | #2605 |
| FY 2020-21 | 61.47 | 0.0029% | −0.19% | 0.65% | 97.10 | 0.0033% | −52.67% | 2.56% | −35.63 | #2646 |
| FY 2021-22 | 33.72 | 0.0011% | −45.14% | 0.35% | 101.84 | 0.0022% | +4.88% | 2.73% | −68.12 | #3894 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.24 | 0.0003% | −63.70% | 0.11% | 184.58 | 0.0032% | +81.25% | 5.66% | −172.34 | #5361 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.24 | 0.0001% | −81.70% | 0.02% | 174.00 | 0.0031% | −5.73% | 5.42% | −171.76 | #7467 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.26 | 0.0000% | −43.75% | 0.01% | 231.02 | 0.0038% | +32.77% | 6.94% | −229.76 | #8031 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -49.55%/yr, imports 12.14%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29420016 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -49.55% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29420016 have declined at a compound annual rate of -49.55% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹76.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29420016 ranked #8031 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29420016 ranks #8031 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2942, it ranks #15 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #11411 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29420016 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29420016 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports declined by 0.19% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹229.76 Crore in HSN Code 29420016 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹231.02 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.26 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹229.76 Crore — ranking #11411 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.14% CAGR signals rising demand for Cefadroxil & Salts

India's imports under HSN Code 29420016 have grown at 12.14% CAGR, reaching ₹231.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29420016 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 2942 exports — ranked #15

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2942, HSN Code 29420016 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.94% share (rank #2).

## 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 |
| #15 | HSN Code 29420016: Cefadroxil & Salts (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |