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# HSN Code 39129010: Cellulose propionate

- [Section 07: Guide to HSN Section 07](https://busy.in/hsn/section-07/)
- [Chapter 39: Plastics and Articles Thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-39/)
- [Sub-chapter 3912: Cellulose & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3912/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Cellulose propionate and aceto propionate, non-plasticised | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 39129010 ?

It includes Cellulose propionate

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cellulose propionate?

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 Cellulose propionate?

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 Cellulose propionate?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cellulose propionate?

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 Cellulose propionate is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Cellulose propionate?

Under HSN 39129010, Cellulose propionate attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 39129010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (+90.57% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹19 Cr (+3.46% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹13 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9263 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3912: 0.37% of its exports; import side 0.34%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3912: #9 of 23 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 57.56% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6460 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +303.33% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3912: 0.37% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 39129010

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. 3912 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3912 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.07% | 5.19 | 0.0001% | — | 0.18% | −4.82 | #8406 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +97.30% | 0.13% | 6.39 | 0.0002% | +23.12% | 0.23% | −5.66 | #7900 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.79 | 0.0001% | +145.21% | 0.25% | 7.59 | 0.0003% | +18.78% | 0.23% | −5.80 | #7098 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.24% | 0.03% | 11.43 | 0.0003% | +50.59% | 0.29% | −11.13 | #8939 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.21 | 0.0000% | +303.33% | 0.10% | 15.03 | 0.0003% | +31.50% | 0.30% | −13.82 | #7927 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.97 | 0.0001% | +145.45% | 0.23% | 18.21 | 0.0003% | +21.16% | 0.38% | −15.24 | #7155 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.66 | 0.0002% | +90.57% | 0.37% | 18.84 | 0.0003% | +3.46% | 0.34% | −13.18 | #6460 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 57.56%/yr, imports 23.97%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 39129010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 57.56% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 39129010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 57.56% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.37 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39129010 ranked #6460 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39129010 ranks #6460 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3912, it ranks #9 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #9263 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 39129010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39129010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 303.33% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹13.18 Crore in HSN Code 39129010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹18.84 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.66 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹13.18 Crore — ranking #9263 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 23.97% CAGR signals rising demand for Cellulose propionate

India's imports under HSN Code 39129010 have grown at 23.97% CAGR, reaching ₹18.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39129010 contributes 0.37% of Sub-Chapter 3912 exports — ranked #9

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3912, HSN Code 39129010 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.37% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.34% share (rank #12).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3912

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 39129090: Other cellulose and chemical derivatives in primary forms](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39129090/) | ₹1,021 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 39123100: Carboxymethyl cellulose and salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39123100/) | ₹123 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 39122029: Cellulose nitrates: Plasticised](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39122029/) | ₹107 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 39123919: Non-plasticized cellulose ethers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39123919/) | ₹104 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 39122019: Non-plasticised cellulose nitrates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39122019/) | ₹90 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 39123929: Cellulose ethers: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39123929/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 39123911: Ethylcellulose, non-plasticized](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39123911/) | ₹21 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 39121190: Cellulose acetates : Non-plasticised: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39121190/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #9 | HSN Code 39129010: Cellulose propionate (this hsn code) | ₹6 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 39123922: Methyl cellulose](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39123922/) | ₹4 Cr |