--- title: "HSN Code for Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail) | HSN 34029041 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 34029041 related to Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34029041/" --- # HSN Code 34029041: Non-Soap Wetting Agents (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 : Wetting agents : Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 34029041 ? It includes Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail) ### How much GST applies to Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail)? Under HSN 34029041, Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail)? 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 Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail)? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 34029041 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹18 Cr (+83.48% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹4 Cr (−34.79% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹15 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3047 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3402: 0.34% of its exports; import side 0.09% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3402: #12 of 28 by export value; import-side #18 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 48.07% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4996 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +363.43% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3402: 0.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 34029041 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 | 1.75 | 0.0001% | — | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | +0.99 | #7089 | | FY 2019-20 | 8.11 | 0.0004% | +363.43% | 0.31% | 2.06 | 0.0001% | +171.05% | 0.11% | +6.05 | #5269 | | FY 2020-21 | 4.96 | 0.0002% | −38.84% | 0.16% | 4.03 | 0.0001% | +95.63% | 0.17% | +0.93 | #5951 | | FY 2021-22 | 10.45 | 0.0003% | +110.69% | 0.27% | 4.94 | 0.0001% | +22.58% | 0.17% | +5.51 | #5428 | | FY 2022-23 | 14.88 | 0.0004% | +42.39% | 0.32% | 6.13 | 0.0001% | +24.09% | 0.19% | +8.75 | #5081 | | FY 2023-24 | 10.05 | 0.0003% | −32.46% | 0.20% | 5.49 | 0.0001% | −10.44% | 0.18% | +4.56 | #5725 | | FY 2024-25 | 18.44 | 0.0005% | +83.48% | 0.34% | 3.58 | 0.0001% | −34.79% | 0.09% | +14.86 | #4996 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 48.07%/yr, imports 29.47%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 34029041 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 48.07% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 34029041 have grown at a compound annual rate of 48.07% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.75 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹18.44 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 34029041 ranked #4996 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 34029041 ranks #4996 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3402, it ranks #12 of 28. By trade surplus, it ranks #3047 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 34029041 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 34029041 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 363.43% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹14.86 Crore in HSN Code 34029041 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹18.44 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.58 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹14.86 Crore — ranking #3047 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 29.47% CAGR signals rising demand for Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail) India's imports under HSN Code 34029041 have grown at 29.47% CAGR, reaching ₹3.58 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 34029041 contributes 0.34% of Sub-Chapter 3402 exports — ranked #12 Among the 28 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3402, HSN Code 34029041 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.34% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.09% share (rank #18). ## 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 | | #12 | HSN Code 34029041: Non-Soap Wetting Agents (Retail) (this hsn code) | ₹18 Cr |