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HSN Code 25059000: Other Natural Sands

HSN Code 25059000 represents Other Natural Sands under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Natural Sands correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 25059000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Natural Sands.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 25059000

HSN Code 25059000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

2505 - Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 25059000 not include?

Other Natural Sands does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 25059000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−76.00% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹1 Cr

−70.23% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹1 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8067 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2505

FY 2025-26

9.52%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2505’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.99% of Sub-Chapter 2505’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2505

FY 2025-26

#4 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2505

Import-side rank: #5 of 5

At a glance

−34.00%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#10079

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+2,665.38%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

9.52%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2505

Share of Sub-Chapter 2505 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 25059000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7538

Balance

−81.89

Exports

1.10 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

21.07% of Sub-Ch. 2505

Imports

82.99 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

— YoY

66.71% of Sub-Ch. 2505

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6866

Balance

−46.48

Exports

2.11 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+91.82% YoY

44.42% of Sub-Ch. 2505

Imports

48.59 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−41.45% YoY

67.39% of Sub-Ch. 2505

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8056

Balance

−37.32

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−70.14% YoY

8.22% of Sub-Ch. 2505

Imports

37.95 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−21.90% YoY

59.39% of Sub-Ch. 2505

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7884

Balance

−31.47

Exports

1.11 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+76.19% YoY

50.45% of Sub-Ch. 2505

Imports

32.58 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−14.15% YoY

37.18% of Sub-Ch. 2505

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9123

Balance

−29.53

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−76.58% YoY

24.07% of Sub-Ch. 2505

Imports

29.79 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−8.56% YoY

27.92% of Sub-Ch. 2505

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6127

Balance

+4.32

Exports

7.19 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+2,665.38% YoY

91.83% of Sub-Ch. 2505

Imports

2.87 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−90.37% YoY

3.18% of Sub-Ch. 2505

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9301

Balance

−4.05

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−96.52% YoY

31.25% of Sub-Ch. 2505

Imports

4.30 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+49.83% YoY

2.64% of Sub-Ch. 2505

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #10079

Balance

−1.22

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−76.00% YoY

9.52% of Sub-Ch. 2505

Imports

1.28 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−70.23% YoY

0.99% of Sub-Ch. 2505

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−34.00% /yr

Imports

−44.90% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2505 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹0.63 Cr

Import

₹129.51 Cr

Trade Balance

−128.88

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 25059000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −34.00% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 25059000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −34.00% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.06 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 25059000 Ranked #10079 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 25059000 ranks #10079 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2505, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #8067 of 12872.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 25059000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25059000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 2,665.38% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1.22 Crore in HSN Code 25059000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹1.28 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.06 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.22 Crore — ranking #8067 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −44.90% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Natural Sands

India's imports under HSN Code 25059000 have grown at −44.90% CAGR, reaching ₹1.28 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 25059000 Contributes 9.52% of Sub-Chapter 2505 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2505, HSN Code 25059000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 9.52% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.99% share (rank #5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 25059000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 25059000 ?

It includes Natural Sands of All Kinds

How much GST applies to Natural Sands of All Kinds?

Under HSN 25059000, Natural Sands of All Kinds 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 Natural Sands of All Kinds?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Natural Sands of All Kinds?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Natural Sands of All Kinds?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Natural Sands of All Kinds is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Natural Sands of All Kinds; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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