HSN Code 25010090: Common Salt (including Iodised)

HSN Code 25010090 represents Common Salt (including Iodised) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Common Salt (including Iodised) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 25010090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Common Salt (including Iodised).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 25010090

HSN Code 25010090 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 : Other

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 25010090 not include?

Common Salt (including Iodised) 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 25010020

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 25010090 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

₹3,401 Cr

+39.02% vs FY 2023-24

0.0924% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹157 Cr

+69.02% vs FY 2023-24

0.0026% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹3,245 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #104 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2501

FY 2024-25

89.60%

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

Import side: 79.30% of Sub-Chapter 2501’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2501

FY 2024-25

#1 of 3

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 3

At a glance

15.35%

Export CAGR

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

#149

National Export Rank

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

+80.48%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

89.60%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2501

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 25010090

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 #225

Balance

+1,421.86

Exports

1,443.91 ₹ Cr

0.0632% share

— YoY

85.59% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

22.05 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

38.64% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #247

Balance

+1,288.28

Exports

1,312.22 ₹ Cr

0.0596% share

−9.12% YoY

82.27% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

23.94 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+8.57% YoY

44.33% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #353

Balance

+968.93

Exports

1,008.26 ₹ Cr

0.0469% share

−23.16% YoY

76.43% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

39.33 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+64.29% YoY

52.91% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #370

Balance

+1,286.28

Exports

1,311.67 ₹ Cr

0.0418% share

+30.09% YoY

85.61% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

25.39 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−35.44% YoY

40.29% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #206

Balance

+2,312.82

Exports

2,367.33 ₹ Cr

0.0654% share

+80.48% YoY

86.70% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

54.51 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+114.69% YoY

51.72% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #199

Balance

+2,353.78

Exports

2,446.39 ₹ Cr

0.0676% share

+3.34% YoY

85.90% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

92.61 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+69.90% YoY

67.43% of Sub-Ch. 2501

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #149

Balance

+3,244.52

Exports

3,401.05 ₹ Cr

0.0924% share

+39.02% YoY

89.60% of Sub-Ch. 2501

Imports

156.53 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+69.02% YoY

79.30% of Sub-Ch. 2501

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

15.35% /yr

Imports

38.63% /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 25010090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 15.35% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 25010090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.35% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,443.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3,401.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 25010090 Ranked #149 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25010090 ranks #149 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2501, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #104 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 25010090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25010090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 80.48% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹3,244.52 Crore in HSN Code 25010090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3,401.05 Cr exceeded imports of ₹156.53 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3,244.52 Crore — ranking #104 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 38.63% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Common Salt (including Iodised)

India's imports under HSN Code 25010090 have grown at 38.63% CAGR, reaching ₹156.53 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 25010090 Contributes 89.60% of Sub-Chapter 2501 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2501, HSN Code 25010090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 89.60% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 79.30% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 25010090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 25010090 ?

It includes Common Salt (including Iodised)

How should mixed supplies be billed when Common Salt (including Iodised) is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Common Salt (including Iodised)?

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 Common Salt (including Iodised)?

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 much GST applies to Common Salt (including Iodised)?

Under HSN 25010090, Common Salt (including Iodised) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Common Salt (including Iodised)?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Common Salt (including Iodised)?

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.

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.