HSN Code 25010020: Other Salt

HSN Code 25010020 represents Other Salt under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Salt correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 25010020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Salt.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 25010020

HSN Code 25010020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

Chapter

25 - Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

Sub Chapter

2501 - 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

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 25010020 not include?

Other Salt does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 25010010

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)

HSN Code 25010090

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 : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 25010020 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

₹66 Cr

−18.88% vs FY 2023-24

0.0018% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹26 Cr

−24.90% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹40 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2313 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2501

FY 2024-25

1.73%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2501’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 12.92% of Sub-Chapter 2501’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2501

FY 2024-25

#3 of 3

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2501

Import-side rank: #2 of 3

At a glance

23.19%

Export CAGR

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

#3241

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+196.87%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

1.73%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2501

Share of Sub-Chapter 2501 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4180

Balance

−6.41

Exports

18.83 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

1.12% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

25.24 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

44.23% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2726

Balance

+33.22

Exports

55.90 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+196.87% YoY

3.50% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

22.68 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−10.14% YoY

41.99% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2970

Balance

+23.69

Exports

48.91 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

−12.50% YoY

3.71% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

25.22 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+11.20% YoY

33.93% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4140

Balance

+1.85

Exports

27.70 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−43.37% YoY

1.81% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

25.85 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+2.50% YoY

41.02% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3184

Balance

+25.80

Exports

62.14 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+124.33% YoY

2.28% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

36.34 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+40.58% YoY

34.48% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2851

Balance

+47.17

Exports

81.14 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+30.58% YoY

2.85% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

33.97 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−6.52% YoY

24.73% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3241

Balance

+40.31

Exports

65.82 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−18.88% YoY

1.73% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

25.51 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−24.90% YoY

12.92% of Sub-Ch. 2501

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

23.19% /yr

Imports

0.18% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2501 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3,795.90 Cr

Import

₹197.40 Cr

Trade Balance

+3,598.50

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 25010020 and GST compliance.

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.

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.