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# HSN Sub-chapter 2912: Aldehydes & derivatives

Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde

Part of [Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/).

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 29121100 | [Formaldehyde (Methanal)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29121100/) |
| 29121200 | [Acetaldehyde (Ethanal)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29121200/) |
| 29121300 | [1-Chloro Anthra Quinone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29121300/) |
| 29121910 | [Crotonaldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29121910/) |
| 29121920 | [Heptaldehyde (Heptanal)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29121920/) |
| 29121930 | [Glyoxal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29121930/) |
| 29121990 | [Aldehydes, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29121990/) |
| 29122100 | [Cyclic aldehydes: Benzaldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29122100/) |
| 29122910 | [Cinnamic Aldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29122910/) |
| 29122920 | [Phenyl Acetaldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29122920/) |
| 29122930 | [Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29122930/) |
| 29122990 | [Other Cyclic Aldehydes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29122990/) |
| 29124100 | [Aldehyde-alcohols, Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3methoxy benzaldehyde)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124100/) |
| 29124200 | [Aldehyde-alcohols, Ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124200/) |
| 29124910 | [Aldehyde-alcohols, Anisic aldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124910/) |
| 29124920 | [Aldehyde-alcohols, Heliotropin (piperonyl aldehyde)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124920/) |
| 29124930 | [Aldehyde-alcohols, Thiacetazone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124930/) |
| 29124940 | [Aldehyde-alcohols, 3,4,5-trimethoxy-benzaldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124940/) |
| 29124991 | [Aldehyde-alcohols, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124991/) |
| 29124999 | [Aldehyde-alcohols, Other, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29124999/) |
| 29125000 | [Cyclic Polymers of Aldehydes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29125000/) |
| 29126000 | [Paraformaldehyde](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29126000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2912

It includes Aldehydes & derivatives

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Aldehydes & derivatives?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

### Any special steps when selling Aldehydes & derivatives through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

### What should my invoice and records include for Aldehydes & derivatives?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Aldehydes & derivatives?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Aldehydes & derivatives are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### How should I document Aldehydes & derivatives sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Aldehydes & derivatives to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,933 Cr (+25.18% YoY) — 0.0522% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,947 Cr (+9.81% YoY) — 0.0319% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹14 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #604 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 29: 1.14% of its exports; import side 0.87%
- Rank within Chapter 29: #26 of 42 by export value; import-side #26

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 11.16% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #279 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +25.18% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Ch. 29: 1.14% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2912

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 Ch. 29 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 29 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1,024.75 | 0.0446% | — | 0.80% | 1,502.95 | 0.0419% | — | 0.96% | −478.20 | #290 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,095.20 | 0.0496% | +6.87% | 0.88% | 1,552.18 | 0.0463% | +3.28% | 1.11% | −456.98 | #274 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,158.54 | 0.0539% | +5.78% | 0.87% | 1,828.15 | 0.0627% | +17.78% | 1.25% | −669.61 | #276 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,332.51 | 0.0425% | +15.02% | 0.81% | 2,095.17 | 0.0458% | +14.61% | 0.99% | −762.66 | #309 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,470.01 | 0.0406% | +10.32% | 0.86% | 2,163.61 | 0.0376% | +3.27% | 0.93% | −693.60 | #316 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,544.54 | 0.0427% | +5.07% | 0.92% | 1,773.46 | 0.0316% | −18.03% | 0.80% | −228.92 | #299 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,933.46 | 0.0522% | +25.18% | 1.14% | 1,947.48 | 0.0319% | +9.81% | 0.87% | −14.02 | #279 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 11.16%/yr, imports 4.41%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 11.16% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.16% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,024.75 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,933.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 ranked #279 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 ranks #279 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 29, it ranks #26 of 42. By trade surplus, it ranks #604 of 1233.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 25.18% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹14.02 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,947.48 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,933.46 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹14.02 Crore — ranking #604 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.41% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Aldehydes & derivatives

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 have grown at 4.41% CAGR, reaching ₹1,947.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 contributes 1.14% of Chapter 29 exports — ranked #26

Among the 42 sub-chapters under Chapter 29, HSN Sub-Chapter 2912 ranks #26 by export value — accounting for 1.14% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.87% share (rank #26).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 29

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2933: Heterocyclic nitrogen compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2933/) | ₹37,363 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2902/) | ₹15,293 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2942: Other organic compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2942/) | ₹10,794 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2941: Antibiotics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2941/) | ₹8,911 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2921: Amine- function compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2921/) | ₹7,834 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2924: Internal combustion engines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2924/) | ₹6,530 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2915: Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2915/) | ₹6,424 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2934: Nucleic acids & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2934/) | ₹6,343 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2922: Oxygen-function amino-compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2922/) | ₹5,810 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, peroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2909/) | ₹5,590 Cr |
| #26 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2912: Aldehydes & derivatives (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹1,933 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 2901 | [Acyclic hydrocarbons](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2901/) |
| 2902 | [Cyclic hydrocarbons](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2902/) |
| 2903 | [Halogenated hydrocarbons derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2903/) |
| 2904 | [Hydrocarbon derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2904/) |
| 2905 | [Acyclic alcohols & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2905/) |
| 2906 | [Cyclic alcohols & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2906/) |
| 2907 | [Phenols & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2907/) |
| 2908 | [Halogenated phenol derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2908/) |
| 2909 | [Ethers, ether-alcohols, peroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2909/) |
| 2910 | [Epoxides & Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2910/) |
| 2911 | [Acetals & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2911/) |
| 2913 | [Halogenated compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2913/) |
| 2914 | [Ketones & quinones](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2914/) |
| 2915 | [Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2915/) |
| 2916 | [Unsaturated acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2916/) |
| 2917 | [Polycarboxylic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2917/) |
| 2918 | [Carboxylic acids and derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2918/) |
| 2919 | [Phosphoric Esters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2919/) |
| 2920 | [Inorganic acid esters and salts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2920/) |
| 2921 | [Amine- function compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2921/) |
| 2922 | [Oxygen-function amino-compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2922/) |
| 2923 | [Quaternary ammonium compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2923/) |
| 2924 | [Internal combustion engines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2924/) |
| 2925 | [Carboxyimide compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2925/) |
| 2926 | [Nitrile-function compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2926/) |
| 2927 | [Diazo-, azo- or azoxy-compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2927/) |
| 2928 | [Hydrazine derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2928/) |
| 2929 | [Compounds with other nitrogen function](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2929/) |
| 2930 | [Organo-sulphur compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2930/) |
| 2931 | [Other organo-inorganic compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2931/) |
| 2932 | [Oxygen heterocyclic compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2932/) |
| 2933 | [Heterocyclic nitrogen compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2933/) |
| 2934 | [Nucleic acids & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2934/) |
| 2935 | [Sulphonamides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2935/) |
| 2936 | [Provitamins & vitamins, synthesized](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2936/) |
| 2937 | [Hormones & derivatives, synthesized](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2937/) |
| 2938 | [Natural glycosides & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2938/) |
| 2939 | [Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2939/) |
| 2940 | [Pure sugars excluding common types](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2940/) |
| 2941 | [Antibiotics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2941/) |
| 2942 | [Other organic compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2942/) |