2939 HSN Code: Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives

HSN Sub Chapter 2939 represents Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 2939, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 2939

GST Rate for Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives under HSN Code 2939. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

29

HSN Code

2939

HSN Description

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

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 2939

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Vegetable alkaloids & derivatives.

Tariff HSN

29391100

Description

Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof : Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine (INN), codeine, dihydrocodeine (INN), ethylmorphine, etorphine (INN), heroin, hydrocodone (INN), hydromorphone (INN), morphine, nicomorphine (INN), oxycodone (INN), oxymorphone (INN), pholcodine (INN), thebacon (INN) and thebaine; salts thereof

Tariff HSN

29391900

Description

Other

Tariff HSN

29392010

Description

Alkaloid of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof:Quinine alkaloids

Tariff HSN

29392020

Description

Alkaloid of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof:Quinine hydrochloride

Tariff HSN

29392030

Description

Alkaloid of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof:Quinine sulphate:Quinine sulphate

Tariff HSN

29392040

Description

Alkaloid of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof: Chloroquine phosphate

Tariff HSN

29392090

Description

Alkaloid of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof : Other

Tariff HSN

29392110

Description

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives - alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof :-quinine and its salts : quinine alkaloids

Tariff HSN

29392120

Description

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives - alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof :-quinine and its salts : quinine hydrochloride

Tariff HSN

29392130

Description

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives - alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof :-quinine and its salts : quinine sulphate

Tariff HSN

29392140

Description

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives - alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof :-quinine and its salts : chloroquine phosphate

Tariff HSN

29392190

Description

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives - alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof :-quinine and its salts : other

Tariff HSN

29392900

Description

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives - alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof : other

Tariff HSN

29392910

Description

Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy-alpha-phenyl, 1-azabicyclo

Tariff HSN

29392990

Description

Other

Tariff HSN

29393000

Description

Caffeine and its salts

Tariff HSN

29394100

Description

Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives;salts thereof: : Ephedrine and its salts : Ephedrine alkaloids

Tariff HSN

29394110

Description

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives - ephedrines and their salts :-ephedrine and its salts : ephedrine alkaloids

Tariff HSN

29394120

Description

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives - ephedrines and their salts :-ephedrine and its salts : ephedrine hydrochloride

Tariff HSN

29394190

Description

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives - ephedrines and their salts :-ephedrine and its salts : other

Tariff HSN

29394200

Description

Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives;salts thereof: Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts

Tariff HSN

29394300

Description

Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives;salts thereof: Cathine (INN) and its salts

Tariff HSN

29394400

Description

Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives;salts thereof: Norephedrine and its salts

Tariff HSN

29394500

Description

Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives;salts thereof: Norephedrine and its salts

Tariff HSN

29394900

Description

Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives;salts thereof: Other

Tariff HSN

29395100

Description

Theophylline and aminophylline (theophyllineethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof : Fenetylline (INN) and its salts

Tariff HSN

29395900

Description

Theophylline and aminophylline (theophyllineethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof :Other

Tariff HSN

29396110

Description

Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof : Ergometrine (INN) and its salts :Ergometrine (INN)

Tariff HSN

29396190

Description

Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof : Ergometrine (INN) and its salts :Other

Tariff HSN

29396210

Description

Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof : Ergotamine (INN) and its salts :Ergotamine tartrate

Tariff HSN

29396290

Description

Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof : Ergotamine (INN) and its salts : Other

Tariff HSN

29396300

Description

Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof: Lysergic acid and its salts

Tariff HSN

29396900

Description

Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other

Tariff HSN

29397100

Description

Cocaine, ecgonine, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (inn), metamfetamine racemate; salts, esters and other derivatives thereof

Tariff HSN

29397200

Description

Other, of vegetal origin: Cocaine, ecgonine; salts, esters and other derivatives thereof

Tariff HSN

29397900

Description

Other, of vegetal origin: Other

Tariff HSN

29397910

Description

Nicotine

Tariff HSN

29397990

Description

Other

Tariff HSN

29398000

Description

Other

Tariff HSN

29399100

Description

Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives - other : levometamfetamine, metamfetamine(inn), metamfetamine racemate; salts, esters and other derivatives thereof

Tariff HSN

29399900

Description

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 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

₹2,696 Cr

+15.56% vs FY 2023-24

0.0728% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,171 Cr

+57.29% vs FY 2023-24

0.0192% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,525 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #152 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 29

FY 2024-25

1.58%

Share of Chapter 29’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.52% of Chapter 29’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 29

FY 2024-25

#19 of 42

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 29

Import-side rank: #29 of 42

At a glance

9.65%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#217

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+18.12%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.58%

Contribution to Ch. 29

Share of Chapter 29 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #220

Balance

+1,208.92

Exports

1,551.48 ₹ Cr

0.0676% share

— YoY

1.22% of Ch. 29

Imports

342.56 ₹ Cr

0.0095% share

— YoY

0.22% of Ch. 29

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #208

Balance

+1,271.90

Exports

1,659.56 ₹ Cr

0.0751% share

+6.97% YoY

1.34% of Ch. 29

Imports

387.66 ₹ Cr

0.0116% share

+13.17% YoY

0.28% of Ch. 29

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #206

Balance

+1,389.57

Exports

1,776.60 ₹ Cr

0.0826% share

+7.05% YoY

1.33% of Ch. 29

Imports

387.03 ₹ Cr

0.0133% share

−0.16% YoY

0.27% of Ch. 29

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #217

Balance

+1,638.39

Exports

2,098.49 ₹ Cr

0.0669% share

+18.12% YoY

1.28% of Ch. 29

Imports

460.10 ₹ Cr

0.0101% share

+18.88% YoY

0.22% of Ch. 29

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #215

Balance

+1,732.13

Exports

2,440.54 ₹ Cr

0.0674% share

+16.30% YoY

1.42% of Ch. 29

Imports

708.41 ₹ Cr

0.0123% share

+53.97% YoY

0.31% of Ch. 29

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #228

Balance

+1,588.16

Exports

2,332.94 ₹ Cr

0.0645% share

−4.41% YoY

1.39% of Ch. 29

Imports

744.78 ₹ Cr

0.0133% share

+5.13% YoY

0.34% of Ch. 29

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #217

Balance

+1,524.61

Exports

2,696.04 ₹ Cr

0.0728% share

+15.56% YoY

1.58% of Ch. 29

Imports

1,171.43 ₹ Cr

0.0192% share

+57.29% YoY

0.52% of Ch. 29

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

9.65% /yr

Imports

22.74% /yr

Consistently Surplus
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 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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2939 ranks #217 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 2939 and GST compliance.

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.

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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