--- title: "HSN Code for Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other | HSN 25070029 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25070029 related to Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25070029/" --- # HSN Code 25070029: Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other - [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 : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25070029 ? It includes Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other? 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 and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other? Under HSN 25070029, Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other? 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 Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other? 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 Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other? 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 25070029 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹270 Cr (+4.13% YoY) — 0.0073% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹485 Cr (+24.15% YoY) — 0.0080% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹214 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11357 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2507: 52.75% of its exports; import side 69.46% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2507: #1 of 4 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 16.48% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1550 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +45.32% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2507: 52.75% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25070029 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 | 108.23 | 0.0047% | — | 63.29% | 228.34 | 0.0064% | — | 63.75% | −120.11 | #1918 | | FY 2019-20 | 137.95 | 0.0063% | +27.46% | 71.50% | 272.25 | 0.0081% | +19.23% | 69.21% | −134.30 | #1660 | | FY 2020-21 | 118.24 | 0.0055% | −14.29% | 73.42% | 292.04 | 0.0100% | +7.27% | 65.90% | −173.80 | #1903 | | FY 2021-22 | 171.83 | 0.0055% | +45.32% | 71.65% | 306.44 | 0.0067% | +4.93% | 60.70% | −134.61 | #1802 | | FY 2022-23 | 233.40 | 0.0064% | +35.83% | 67.84% | 515.24 | 0.0090% | +68.14% | 69.41% | −281.84 | #1575 | | FY 2023-24 | 259.56 | 0.0072% | +11.21% | 63.05% | 390.25 | 0.0069% | −24.26% | 67.89% | −130.69 | #1512 | | FY 2024-25 | 270.28 | 0.0073% | +4.13% | 52.75% | 484.51 | 0.0080% | +24.15% | 69.46% | −214.23 | #1550 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 16.48%/yr, imports 13.36%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25070029 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 16.48% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25070029 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹108.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹270.28 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25070029 ranked #1550 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25070029 ranks #1550 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2507, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #11357 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25070029 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25070029 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 45.32% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹214.23 Crore in HSN Code 25070029 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹484.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹270.28 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹214.23 Crore — ranking #11357 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 13.36% CAGR signals rising demand for Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined: Other: Other India's imports under HSN Code 25070029 have grown at 13.36% CAGR, reaching ₹484.51 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25070029 contributes 52.75% of Sub-Chapter 2507 exports — ranked #1 Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2507, HSN Code 25070029 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 52.75% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 69.46% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25070021/) | ₹1 Cr |