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# HSN Code 29420032: Cimetidine

- [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 : Diloxanide furoate, cimetidine, oxyclozanide, famotidine : Cimetidine | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29420032 ?

It includes Cimetidine

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

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

### How much GST applies to Cimetidine?

Under HSN 29420032, Cimetidine attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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.

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

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 Cimetidine?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29420032 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−48.57% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹5 Cr (−23.78% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8643 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2942: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.16%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2942: #16 of 18 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -4.00% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9472 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +168.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2942: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29420032

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 3.80 | 0.0001% | — | 0.12% | −3.57 | #8711 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +91.30% | 0.01% | 12.41 | 0.0004% | +226.58% | 0.36% | −11.97 | #8291 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 21.12 | 0.0007% | +70.19% | 0.56% | −21.12 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 33.52 | 0.0007% | +58.71% | 0.90% | −33.27 | #9054 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +168.00% | 0.01% | 8.11 | 0.0001% | −75.81% | 0.25% | −7.44 | #8438 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −47.76% | 0.00% | 7.15 | 0.0001% | −11.84% | 0.22% | −6.80 | #9076 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −48.57% | 0.00% | 5.45 | 0.0001% | −23.78% | 0.16% | −5.27 | #9472 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -4.00%/yr, imports 6.19%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29420032 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -4.00% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29420032 have declined at a compound annual rate of -4.00% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29420032 ranked #9472 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29420032 ranks #9472 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2942, it ranks #16 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #8643 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29420032 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29420032 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 168.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹5.27 Crore in HSN Code 29420032 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹5.45 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.18 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5.27 Crore — ranking #8643 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.19% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cimetidine

India's imports under HSN Code 29420032 have grown at 6.19% CAGR, reaching ₹5.45 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29420032 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 2942 exports — ranked #16

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2942, HSN Code 29420032 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.16% share (rank #8).

## 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 |
| #16 | HSN Code 29420032: Cimetidine (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |