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# HSN Code 25070010: Kaolin clays: Crude

- [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 2507: Kaolin clay](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2507/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined : Crude | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 25070010 ?

It includes Kaolin clays: Crude

### Any common misclassification issue with Kaolin clays: Crude?

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 Kaolin clays: Crude?

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 Kaolin clays: Crude?

Under HSN 25070010, Kaolin clays: Crude attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Kaolin clays: Crude is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Kaolin clays: Crude; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Kaolin clays: Crude?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25070010 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹136 Cr (+43.72% YoY) — 0.0037% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹145 Cr (+11.84% YoY) — 0.0024% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹9 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8969 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2507: 26.53% of its exports; import side 20.73%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2507: #2 of 4 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 15.17% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2282 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +59.62% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2507: 26.53% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25070010

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. 2507 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2507 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 58.26 | 0.0025% | — | 34.07% | 35.53 | 0.0010% | — | 9.92% | +22.73 | #2665 |
| FY 2019-20 | 47.70 | 0.0022% | −18.13% | 24.72% | 37.15 | 0.0011% | +4.56% | 9.44% | +10.55 | #2945 |
| FY 2020-21 | 31.96 | 0.0015% | −33.00% | 19.84% | 57.04 | 0.0020% | +53.54% | 12.87% | −25.08 | #3563 |
| FY 2021-22 | 48.24 | 0.0015% | +50.94% | 20.11% | 114.31 | 0.0025% | +100.40% | 22.64% | −66.07 | #3414 |
| FY 2022-23 | 77.00 | 0.0021% | +59.62% | 22.38% | 159.36 | 0.0028% | +39.41% | 21.47% | −82.36 | #2895 |
| FY 2023-24 | 94.58 | 0.0026% | +22.83% | 22.97% | 129.30 | 0.0023% | −18.86% | 22.49% | −34.72 | #2657 |
| FY 2024-25 | 135.93 | 0.0037% | +43.72% | 26.53% | 144.61 | 0.0024% | +11.84% | 20.73% | −8.68 | #2282 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 15.17%/yr, imports 26.36%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25070010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 15.17% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 25070010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.17% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹58.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹135.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25070010 ranked #2282 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25070010 ranks #2282 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2507, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #8969 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25070010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25070010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 59.62% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹8.68 Crore in HSN Code 25070010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹144.61 Cr exceeded exports of ₹135.93 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹8.68 Crore — ranking #8969 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 26.36% CAGR signals rising demand for Kaolin clays: Crude

India's imports under HSN Code 25070010 have grown at 26.36% CAGR, reaching ₹144.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25070010 contributes 26.53% of Sub-Chapter 2507 exports — ranked #2

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2507, HSN Code 25070010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 26.53% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 20.73% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2507

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 25070029: Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25070029/) | ₹270 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 25070010: Kaolin clays: Crude (this hsn code) | ₹136 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 25070022: Ceramic Grade Kaolin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25070022/) | ₹105 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 25070021: Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25070021/) | ₹1 Cr |