--- title: "HSN Code for Silica sands: Processed (white) | HSN 25051011 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25051011 related to Silica sands: Processed (white) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25051011/" --- # HSN Code 25051011: Silica sands: Processed (white) - [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 2505: Natural stones & sands](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2505/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Silica sands and quartz sands : Silica sands : Processed (white) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25051011 ? It includes Silica sands: Processed (white) ### Any common misclassification issue with Silica sands: Processed (white)? 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 Silica sands: Processed (white)? 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 Silica sands: Processed (white) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Silica sands: Processed (white); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Silica sands: Processed (white)? Under HSN 25051011, Silica sands: Processed (white) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Silica sands: Processed (white)? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25051011 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−20.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹92 Cr (+136.06% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹91 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10738 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2505: 5.00% of its exports; import side 56.28% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2505: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -38.51% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #10112 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: 0.00% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2505: 5.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25051011 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. 2505 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2505 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 14.18% | 24.04 | 0.0007% | — | 19.32% | −23.30 | #7874 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −35.14% | 10.11% | 4.26 | 0.0001% | −82.28% | 5.91% | −3.78 | #8222 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −41.67% | 3.66% | 11.23 | 0.0004% | +163.62% | 17.57% | −10.95 | #8649 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −35.71% | 8.18% | 40.79 | 0.0009% | +263.22% | 46.55% | −40.61 | #9254 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 16.67% | 26.33 | 0.0005% | −35.45% | 24.68% | −26.15 | #9358 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.22% | 0.64% | 38.77 | 0.0007% | +47.25% | 42.95% | −38.72 | #10057 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.00% | 5.00% | 91.52 | 0.0015% | +136.06% | 56.28% | −91.48 | #10112 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -38.51%/yr, imports 24.96%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25051011 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -38.51% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25051011 have declined at a compound annual rate of -38.51% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.74 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25051011 ranked #10112 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25051011 ranks #10112 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2505, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10738 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25051011 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25051011 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 0.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹91.48 Crore in HSN Code 25051011 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹91.52 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.04 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹91.48 Crore — ranking #10738 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 24.96% CAGR signals rising demand for Silica sands: Processed (white) India's imports under HSN Code 25051011 have grown at 24.96% CAGR, reaching ₹91.52 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25051011 contributes 5.00% of Sub-Chapter 2505 exports — ranked #4 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2505, HSN Code 25051011 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 56.28% share (rank #1). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2505 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 25051020: Silica sands and quartz sands : Quartz sands](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25051020/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #2 | [HSN Code 25059000: Natural Sands of All Kinds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25059000/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #3 | [HSN Code 25051019: Silica sands: Processed (other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25051019/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #4 | HSN Code 25051011: Silica sands: Processed (white) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | #5 | [HSN Code 25051012: Silica sands: Processed (brown)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25051012/) | < ₹1 Crore |