--- title: "HSN Code for Silica sands: Processed (brown) | HSN 25051012 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25051012 related to Silica sands: Processed (brown) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25051012/" --- # HSN Code 25051012: Silica sands: Processed (brown) - [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 (brown) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25051012 ? It includes Silica sands: Processed (brown) ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Silica sands: Processed (brown)? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Silica sands: Processed (brown) 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 (brown); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Silica sands: Processed (brown)? 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 Silica sands: Processed (brown)? 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 Silica sands: Processed (brown)? Under HSN 25051012, Silica sands: Processed (brown) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25051012 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−83.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2 Cr (+23.23% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8265 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2505: 1.25% of its exports; import side 1.50% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2505: #5 of 5 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 0.00% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +4,100.00% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2505: 1.25% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25051012 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% | — | 0.19% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #9921 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +4,100.00% | 8.84% | 1.73 | 0.0001% | — | 2.40% | −1.31 | #8336 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.24% | 0.26% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.64% | 0.17% | −0.09 | #9824 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.91% | 1.46 | 0.0000% | +1,227.27% | 1.67% | −1.44 | #10058 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 3.70% | 2.88 | 0.0001% | +97.26% | 2.70% | −2.84 | #9967 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +50.00% | 0.77% | 1.98 | 0.0000% | −31.25% | 2.19% | −1.92 | #9987 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.33% | 1.25% | 2.44 | 0.0000% | +23.23% | 1.50% | −2.43 | #10437 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 0.00%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25051012 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 0.00% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25051012 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.00% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25051012 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25051012 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2505, it ranks #5 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #8265 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25051012 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25051012 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 4,100.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹2.43 Crore in HSN Code 25051012 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.44 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.43 Crore — ranking #8265 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 25051012 contributes 1.25% of Sub-Chapter 2505 exports — ranked #5 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2505, HSN Code 25051012 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.50% share (rank #5). ## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25051011/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #5 | HSN Code 25051012: Silica sands: Processed (brown) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |