--- title: "HSN Code for Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin | HSN 25070021 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25070021 related to Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25070021/" --- # HSN Code 25070021: Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin - [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 : Other : Pharmaceutical grade | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25070021 ? It includes Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin ### Any common misclassification issue with Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin? 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 much GST applies to Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin? Under HSN 25070021, Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin? 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 Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin? 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 25070021 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1 Cr (0.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+7.14% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4474 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2507: 0.25% of its exports; import side 0.02% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2507: #4 of 4 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8018 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +50.75% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2507: 0.25% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25070021 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.37% | 17.80 | 0.0005% | — | 4.97% | −17.16 | #7984 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +23.44% | 0.41% | 15.05 | 0.0004% | −15.45% | 3.83% | −14.26 | #7813 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −15.19% | 0.42% | 5.27 | 0.0002% | −64.98% | 1.19% | −4.60 | #7997 | | FY 2021-22 | 1.01 | 0.0000% | +50.75% | 0.42% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.01 | #7966 | | FY 2022-23 | 1.32 | 0.0000% | +30.69% | 0.38% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.31 | #7845 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.28 | 0.0000% | −3.03% | 0.31% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,300.00% | 0.02% | +1.14 | #8012 | | FY 2024-25 | 1.28 | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +7.14% | 0.02% | +1.13 | #8018 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.25%/yr, imports -54.89%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25070021 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.25% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25070021 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.28 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25070021 ranked #8018 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25070021 ranks #8018 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2507, it ranks #4 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #4474 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25070021 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25070021 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 50.75% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.13 Crore in HSN Code 25070021 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.28 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.15 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.13 Crore — ranking #4474 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -54.89% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin India's imports under HSN Code 25070021 have grown at -54.89% CAGR, reaching ₹0.15 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25070021 contributes 0.25% of Sub-Chapter 2507 exports — ranked #4 Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2507, HSN Code 25070021 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #4). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25070010/) | ₹136 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 25070022: Ceramic Grade Kaolin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25070022/) | ₹105 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 25070021: Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |