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# HSN Code 25010010: Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged)

- [Section 05: Guide to HSN Section 05](https://busy.in/hsn/section-05/)
- [Chapter 25: Salt, Stones and Cement](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-25/)
- [Sub-chapter 2501: Salt and sodium chloride](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2501/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free flowing agents; Sea water : Common salt (including iodised salt) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 25010010 ?

It includes Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged)?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged)?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged)?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged)?

Under HSN 25010010, Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25010010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹329 Cr (+2.74% YoY) — 0.0089% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹15 Cr (+42.49% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹314 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #882 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2501: 8.67% of its exports; import side 7.78%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2501: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.59% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1353 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +56.15% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2501: 8.67% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25010010

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 Sub-Ch. 2501 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2501 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 224.33 | 0.0098% | — | 13.30% | 9.78 | 0.0003% | — | 17.14% | +214.55 | #1220 |
| FY 2019-20 | 226.96 | 0.0103% | +1.17% | 14.23% | 7.39 | 0.0002% | −24.44% | 13.68% | +219.57 | #1212 |
| FY 2020-21 | 261.96 | 0.0122% | +15.42% | 19.86% | 9.78 | 0.0003% | +32.34% | 13.16% | +252.18 | #1128 |
| FY 2021-22 | 192.69 | 0.0061% | −26.44% | 12.58% | 11.78 | 0.0003% | +20.45% | 18.69% | +180.91 | #1685 |
| FY 2022-23 | 300.89 | 0.0083% | +56.15% | 11.02% | 14.55 | 0.0003% | +23.51% | 13.81% | +286.34 | #1330 |
| FY 2023-24 | 320.26 | 0.0089% | +6.44% | 11.25% | 10.78 | 0.0002% | −25.91% | 7.85% | +309.48 | #1333 |
| FY 2024-25 | 329.04 | 0.0089% | +2.74% | 8.67% | 15.36 | 0.0003% | +42.49% | 7.78% | +313.68 | #1353 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.59%/yr, imports 7.81%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25010010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.59% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 25010010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.59% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹224.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹329.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25010010 ranked #1353 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25010010 ranks #1353 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2501, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #882 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25010010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25010010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 56.15% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹313.68 Crore in HSN Code 25010010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹329.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹15.36 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹313.68 Crore — ranking #882 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.81% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged)

India's imports under HSN Code 25010010 have grown at 7.81% CAGR, reaching ₹15.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25010010 contributes 8.67% of Sub-Chapter 2501 exports — ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2501, HSN Code 25010010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 8.67% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.78% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2501

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 25010090: Common Salt (including Iodised)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25010090/) | ₹3,401 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 25010010: Frozen Atlantic/Danube Salmon (excl. pre-packaged) (this hsn code) | ₹329 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 25010020: Other Salt](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25010020/) | ₹66 Cr |