Consistent Export Growth: 1.65% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.65% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3,751.82 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,139.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 2905 represents Acyclic alcohols & derivatives under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Acyclic alcohols & derivatives correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 2905, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Acyclic alcohols & derivatives.
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GST Rate for Acyclic alcohols & derivatives under HSN Code 2905. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Acyclic alcohols & derivatives.
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol)
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols :Propan-1-o1 (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) : Propyl alcohol
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols :Propan-1-o1 (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) : Isopropyl alcohol
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols : Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other butanols : Ethambutol, ethambutol Hc
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other butanols : Salbutamol sulphate
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other butanols : Amino butanol
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols :Other butanols : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - saturated monohydric alcohols : pentanol (amyl alcohol) and isomers thereof
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols :Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof : Dimethyl octanol
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols :Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof : 2-ethyl hexanol
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols :Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol),hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)
Tariff HSN
Description
Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - saturated monohydric alcohols : other
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other : 2-Butanol, 3, 3-dimethyl-
Tariff HSN
Description
Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other: other
Tariff HSN
Description
Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols : Citranellol
Tariff HSN
Description
Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols : Geraniol
Tariff HSN
Description
Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols : Linalool
Tariff HSN
Description
Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols : Rhodinol
Tariff HSN
Description
Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols : Dihydromyrcenol
Tariff HSN
Description
Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)
Tariff HSN
Description
Diols : Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)
Tariff HSN
Description
Diols : Other : 1,4/1,3/2,3-butylene glycol
Tariff HSN
Description
Diols : Other : Hexylene glycol
Tariff HSN
Description
Diols : Other : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other polyhydric alcohols : 2- Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolropane)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other polyhydric alcohols : Pentaerythritol : Dipentaerythritol
Tariff HSN
Description
Other polyhydric alcohols : Pentaerythritol :Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other polyhydric alcohols : Mannitol
Tariff HSN
Description
Other polyhydric alcohols : D-glucitol (Sorbitol)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol
Tariff HSN
Description
Other polyhydric alcohols : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols : Ethchlorvynol (INN)
Tariff HSN
Description
Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols : Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹4,140 Cr
0.1118% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹22,567 Cr
0.3701% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹18,427 Cr
Surplus rank #1181 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 29
FY 2024-252.43%
Share of Chapter 29’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 10.04% of Chapter 29’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 29
FY 2024-25#13 of 42
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 29
Import-side rank: #2 of 42
At a glance
1.65%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#149
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+17.82%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move
2.43%
Contribution to Ch. 29
Share of Chapter 29 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−11,281.60
Exports
3,751.82 ₹ Cr
0.1635% share
— YoY
2.94% of Ch. 29
Imports
15,033.42 ₹ Cr
0.4186% share
— YoY
9.60% of Ch. 29
Balance
−10,063.34
Exports
2,755.14 ₹ Cr
0.1247% share
−26.57% YoY
2.22% of Ch. 29
Imports
12,818.48 ₹ Cr
0.3821% share
−14.73% YoY
9.14% of Ch. 29
Balance
−9,590.40
Exports
3,166.89 ₹ Cr
0.1472% share
+14.94% YoY
2.38% of Ch. 29
Imports
12,757.29 ₹ Cr
0.4378% share
−0.48% YoY
8.75% of Ch. 29
Balance
−17,313.25
Exports
3,409.46 ₹ Cr
0.1086% share
+7.66% YoY
2.07% of Ch. 29
Imports
20,722.71 ₹ Cr
0.4534% share
+62.44% YoY
9.75% of Ch. 29
Balance
−19,324.39
Exports
4,016.92 ₹ Cr
0.1109% share
+17.82% YoY
2.34% of Ch. 29
Imports
23,341.31 ₹ Cr
0.4060% share
+12.64% YoY
10.05% of Ch. 29
Balance
−15,731.06
Exports
3,626.10 ₹ Cr
0.1002% share
−9.73% YoY
2.16% of Ch. 29
Imports
19,357.16 ₹ Cr
0.3447% share
−17.07% YoY
8.74% of Ch. 29
Balance
−18,426.66
Exports
4,139.85 ₹ Cr
0.1118% share
+14.17% YoY
2.43% of Ch. 29
Imports
22,566.51 ₹ Cr
0.3701% share
+16.58% YoY
10.04% of Ch. 29
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
1.65% /yr
Imports
7.00% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹1,70,243.54 Cr
Import
₹2,24,781.99 Cr
Trade Balance
−54,538.45
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.65% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3,751.82 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,139.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 ranks #149 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 29, it ranks #13 of 42. By trade surplus, it ranks #1181 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 17.82% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹22,566.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4,139.85 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹18,426.66 Crore — ranking #1181 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 have grown at 7.00% CAGR, reaching ₹22,566.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 42 subchapters under Chapter 29, HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 2.43% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.04% share (rank #2).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 2905 and GST compliance.
It includes Acyclic alcohols & derivatives
Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.
Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.
Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.
If your outward supply of Acyclic alcohols & derivatives is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.
Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.