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# HSN Code 25010020: Other Salt

- [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 : Rock salt | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 25010020 ?

It includes Other Salt

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Salt?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Salt?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Salt is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Salt; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Salt?

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 much GST applies to Other Salt?

Under HSN 25010020, Other Salt attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25010020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹66 Cr (−18.88% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹26 Cr (−24.90% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹40 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2313 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2501: 1.73% of its exports; import side 12.92%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2501: #3 of 3 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 23.19% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3241 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +196.87% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2501: 1.73% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25010020

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 | 18.83 | 0.0008% | — | 1.12% | 25.24 | 0.0007% | — | 44.23% | −6.41 | #4180 |
| FY 2019-20 | 55.90 | 0.0025% | +196.87% | 3.50% | 22.68 | 0.0007% | −10.14% | 41.99% | +33.22 | #2726 |
| FY 2020-21 | 48.91 | 0.0023% | −12.50% | 3.71% | 25.22 | 0.0009% | +11.20% | 33.93% | +23.69 | #2970 |
| FY 2021-22 | 27.70 | 0.0009% | −43.37% | 1.81% | 25.85 | 0.0006% | +2.50% | 41.02% | +1.85 | #4140 |
| FY 2022-23 | 62.14 | 0.0017% | +124.33% | 2.28% | 36.34 | 0.0006% | +40.58% | 34.48% | +25.80 | #3184 |
| FY 2023-24 | 81.14 | 0.0022% | +30.58% | 2.85% | 33.97 | 0.0006% | −6.52% | 24.73% | +47.17 | #2851 |
| FY 2024-25 | 65.82 | 0.0018% | −18.88% | 1.73% | 25.51 | 0.0004% | −24.90% | 12.92% | +40.31 | #3241 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 23.19%/yr, imports 0.18%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25010020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 23.19% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 25010020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.19% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹18.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹65.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25010020 ranked #3241 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25010020 ranks #3241 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2501, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #2313 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25010020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25010020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 196.87% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹40.31 Crore in HSN Code 25010020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹65.82 Cr exceeded imports of ₹25.51 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹40.31 Crore — ranking #2313 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.18% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Salt

India's imports under HSN Code 25010020 have grown at 0.18% CAGR, reaching ₹25.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25010020 contributes 1.73% of Sub-Chapter 2501 exports — ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2501, HSN Code 25010020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 1.73% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.92% share (rank #2).

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25010010/) | ₹329 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 25010020: Other Salt (this hsn code) | ₹66 Cr |