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# HSN Code 34029012: Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail)

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 34: Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/)
- [Sub-chapter 3402: Surface-active agents](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3402/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Preparations put up for retail sale : Other : Synthetic detergents : Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 34029012 ?

It includes Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail)

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail)?

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 Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail)?

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 Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail)?

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 much GST applies to Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail)?

Under HSN 34029012, Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 34029012 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹16 Cr (−60.48% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹27 Cr (+35.37% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹11 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9156 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3402: 0.28% of its exports; import side 0.71%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3402: #13 of 28 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 2.61% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5205 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +189.49% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3402: 0.28% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 34029012

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. 3402 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3402 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 13.33 | 0.0006% | — | 0.55% | 9.81 | 0.0003% | — | 0.49% | +3.52 | #4649 |
| FY 2019-20 | 16.42 | 0.0007% | +23.18% | 0.63% | 8.42 | 0.0003% | −14.17% | 0.43% | +8.00 | #4388 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.81 | 0.0002% | −76.80% | 0.12% | 10.60 | 0.0004% | +25.89% | 0.44% | −6.79 | #6258 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.46 | 0.0002% | +69.55% | 0.17% | 19.91 | 0.0004% | +87.83% | 0.67% | −13.45 | #6039 |
| FY 2022-23 | 13.60 | 0.0004% | +110.53% | 0.29% | 23.73 | 0.0004% | +19.19% | 0.73% | −10.13 | #5213 |
| FY 2023-24 | 39.37 | 0.0011% | +189.49% | 0.79% | 19.93 | 0.0004% | −16.01% | 0.66% | +19.44 | #3855 |
| FY 2024-25 | 15.56 | 0.0004% | −60.48% | 0.28% | 26.98 | 0.0004% | +35.37% | 0.71% | −11.42 | #5205 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 2.61%/yr, imports 18.37%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 34029012 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 2.61% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 34029012 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.61% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 34029012 ranked #5205 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 34029012 ranks #5205 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3402, it ranks #13 of 28. By trade surplus, it ranks #9156 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 34029012 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 34029012 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 189.49% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹11.42 Crore in HSN Code 34029012 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹26.98 Cr exceeded exports of ₹15.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹11.42 Crore — ranking #9156 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 18.37% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail)

India's imports under HSN Code 34029012 have grown at 18.37% CAGR, reaching ₹26.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 34029012 contributes 0.28% of Sub-Chapter 3402 exports — ranked #13

Among the 28 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3402, HSN Code 34029012 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 0.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.71% share (rank #13).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3402

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 34024200: Non-ionic Organic Surface-Active Agents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34024200/) | ₹1,641 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 34023100: Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34023100/) | ₹1,234 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 34023900: Anionic Surfactants (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34023900/) | ₹953 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 34029099: Retail sale preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34029099/) | ₹415 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 34024900: Other Organic Surface-Active Agents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34024900/) | ₹414 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 34025000: Preparations Put Up For Retail Sale](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34025000/) | ₹270 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 34029051: Non-Soap Cleaning/Degreasing (Retail)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34029051/) | ₹163 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 34029011: Non-Soap Cleaning/Degreasing (Synthetic, Retail)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34029011/) | ₹157 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 34029019: Synthetic Detergent Preparations: Retail Sale, Other Types](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34029019/) | ₹66 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 34024100: Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34024100/) | ₹44 Cr |
| #13 | HSN Code 34029012: Other Washing/Cleaning (Soap-Based, Retail) (this hsn code) | ₹16 Cr |