2905 HSN Code: Acyclic alcohols & derivatives

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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New GST Rate for HSN Code 2905

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.

Chapter No

29

HSN Code

HSN Description

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 2905

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 Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹4,140 Cr

+14.17% vs FY 2023-24

0.1118% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹22,567 Cr

+16.58% vs FY 2023-24

0.3701% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹18,427 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #1181 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 29

FY 2024-25

2.43%

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 2905

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #117

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

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #144

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

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #136

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

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #158

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

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #146

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

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #161

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

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #149

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

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 29 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,70,243.54 Cr

Import

₹2,24,781.99 Cr

Trade Balance

−54,538.45

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 Export-Import Analysis

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 Ranked #149 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

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.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 Exports

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.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹18,426.66 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 Goods

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.

Import Growth of 7.00% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Acyclic alcohols & derivatives

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 have grown at 7.00% CAGR, reaching ₹22,566.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 2905 Contributes 2.43% of Chapter 29 Exports — Ranked #13

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 2905 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 2905

It includes Acyclic alcohols & derivatives

What misclassification mistakes happen with 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.

Any import/export nuance for Acyclic alcohols & derivatives?

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.

If I repair and return Acyclic alcohols & derivatives, how should I charge GST?

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.

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Acyclic alcohols & derivatives?

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.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Acyclic alcohols & derivatives?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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