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title: "2939 HSN Code | HSN Code for Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives in India"
description: "Know more about 2939 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 2939 covering Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives."
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# HSN Sub-chapter 2939: Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives

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

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

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 29391100 | [Concentrates of poppy straw, morphine, heroin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29391100/) |
| 29391900 | [Vegetable Alkaloids & Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29391900/) |
| 29392010 | [Alkaloid of cinchona, Quinine alkaloids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392010/) |
| 29392020 | [Alkaloid of cinchona, Quinine hydrochloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392020/) |
| 29392030 | [Alkaloid of cinchona, Quinine sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392030/) |
| 29392040 | [Alkaloid of cinchona, Chloroquine phosphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392040/) |
| 29392090 | [Cinchona alkaloids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392090/) |
| 29392110 | [Quinine Hydrochloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392110/) |
| 29392120 | [Quinine Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392120/) |
| 29392130 | [Chloroquine Phosphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392130/) |
| 29392140 | [Other Quinine & Its Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392140/) |
| 29392190 | [Other Cinchona Alkaloids & Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392190/) |
| 29392900 | [Vegetable Alkaloids and Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392900/) |
| 29392910 | [Benzeneacetic acid derivative](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392910/) |
| 29392990 | [Ephedrine Alkaloids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29392990/) |
| 29393000 | [Caffeine and its salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29393000/) |
| 29394100 | [Alkaloids of ephedra, Ephedrine alkaloids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394100/) |
| 29394110 | [Ephedrine Hydrochloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394110/) |
| 29394120 | [Other Ephedrines and Their Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394120/) |
| 29394190 | [Cocaine, Ecgonine, Metamfetamine & Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394190/) |
| 29394200 | [Alkaloids of ephedra, Pseudoephedrine (INN)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394200/) |
| 29394300 | [Alkaloids of ephedra, Cathine (INN)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394300/) |
| 29394400 | [Alkaloids of ephedra, Norephedrine and its salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394400/) |
| 29394500 | [Alkaloids of ephedra, Norephedrine and its salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394500/) |
| 29394900 | [Alkaloids of ephedra, derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29394900/) |
| 29395100 | [Fenetylline and its salts: Captagon](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29395100/) |
| 29395900 | [Other Heterocyclic Polycyclic Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29395900/) |
| 29396110 | [Alkaloids of rye ergot, Ergometrine (INN)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29396110/) |
| 29396190 | [Alkaloids of rye ergot, Ergometrine (INN), Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29396190/) |
| 29396210 | [Alkaloids of rye ergot, Ergotamine (INN), Ergotamine tartrate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29396210/) |
| 29396290 | [Alkaloids of rye ergot, Ergotamine (INN), Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29396290/) |
| 29396300 | [Alkaloids of rye ergot, Lysergic acid and its salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29396300/) |
| 29396900 | [Alkaloids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29396900/) |
| 29397100 | [Nicotine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29397100/) |
| 29397200 | [Cocaine/Ecgonine & Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29397200/) |
| 29397900 | [Other, Of Vegetal Origin\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29397900/) |
| 29397910 | [Nicotine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29397910/) |
| 29397990 | [Other Alkaloids: Levometamfetamine, Metamfetamine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29397990/) |
| 29398000 | [Other Synthesis Alkaloid Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29398000/) |
| 29399100 | [Other Vegetable Alkaloids & Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29399100/) |
| 29399900 | [Pancreatin & Dried Powder of Pancreas](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29399900/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2939

It includes Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives

### If I repair and return Vegetable alkaloids & 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.

### Any special steps when selling Vegetable alkaloids & 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.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

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

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

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives?

If your outward supply of Vegetable alkaloids & 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.

### Do spares or accessories of Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2,696 Cr (+15.56% YoY) — 0.0728% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,171 Cr (+57.29% YoY) — 0.0192% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,525 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #152 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 29: 1.58% of its exports; import side 0.52%
- Rank within Chapter 29: #19 of 42 by export value; import-side #29

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.65% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #217 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +18.12% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 29: 1.58% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2939

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 | 1,551.48 | 0.0676% | — | 1.22% | 342.56 | 0.0095% | — | 0.22% | +1,208.92 | #220 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,659.56 | 0.0751% | +6.97% | 1.34% | 387.66 | 0.0116% | +13.17% | 0.28% | +1,271.90 | #208 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,776.60 | 0.0826% | +7.05% | 1.33% | 387.03 | 0.0133% | −0.16% | 0.27% | +1,389.57 | #206 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2,098.49 | 0.0669% | +18.12% | 1.28% | 460.10 | 0.0101% | +18.88% | 0.22% | +1,638.39 | #217 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2,440.54 | 0.0674% | +16.30% | 1.42% | 708.41 | 0.0123% | +53.97% | 0.31% | +1,732.13 | #215 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2,332.94 | 0.0645% | −4.41% | 1.39% | 744.78 | 0.0133% | +5.13% | 0.34% | +1,588.16 | #228 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2,696.04 | 0.0728% | +15.56% | 1.58% | 1,171.43 | 0.0192% | +57.29% | 0.52% | +1,524.61 | #217 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.65%/yr, imports 22.74%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.65% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.65% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,551.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,696.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 ranked #217 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 ranks #217 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 29, it ranks #19 of 42. By trade surplus, it ranks #152 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 18.12% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,524.61 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,696.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,171.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,524.61 Crore — ranking #152 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 22.74% CAGR signals rising demand for Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 have grown at 22.74% CAGR, reaching ₹1,171.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 contributes 1.58% of Chapter 29 exports — ranked #19

Among the 42 sub-chapters under Chapter 29, HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 1.58% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.52% share (rank #29).

## 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 |
| #19 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2939: Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹2,696 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/) |
| 2912 | [Aldehydes & derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2912/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |