--- title: "HSN Code for Crude Bentonite | HSN 25081010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25081010 related to Crude Bentonite with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25081010/" --- # HSN Code 25081010: Crude Bentonite - [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 2508: Other Clays & Minerals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2508/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bentonite : Crude | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25081010 ? It includes Crude Bentonite ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Crude Bentonite is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Crude Bentonite; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Crude Bentonite? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Crude Bentonite? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Crude Bentonite? 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 Crude Bentonite? Under HSN 25081010, Crude Bentonite attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25081010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹73 Cr (−1.47% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹44 Cr (−32.05% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹29 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2553 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2508: 6.01% of its exports; import side 8.57% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2508: #3 of 20 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 0.05% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3089 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +43.23% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2508: 6.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25081010 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. 2508 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2508 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 72.77 | 0.0032% | — | 10.18% | 15.76 | 0.0004% | — | 4.47% | +57.01 | #2374 | | FY 2019-20 | 46.77 | 0.0021% | −35.73% | 6.89% | 22.18 | 0.0007% | +40.74% | 7.22% | +24.59 | #2976 | | FY 2020-21 | 48.36 | 0.0022% | +3.40% | 7.64% | 13.55 | 0.0005% | −38.91% | 4.76% | +34.81 | #2988 | | FY 2021-22 | 39.65 | 0.0013% | −18.01% | 5.47% | 44.64 | 0.0010% | +229.45% | 10.31% | −4.99 | #3688 | | FY 2022-23 | 56.79 | 0.0016% | +43.23% | 5.10% | 10.04 | 0.0002% | −77.51% | 2.48% | +46.75 | #3305 | | FY 2023-24 | 74.08 | 0.0020% | +30.45% | 5.98% | 64.69 | 0.0012% | +544.32% | 14.84% | +9.39 | #2986 | | FY 2024-25 | 72.99 | 0.0020% | −1.47% | 6.01% | 43.96 | 0.0007% | −32.05% | 8.57% | +29.03 | #3089 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 0.05%/yr, imports 18.65%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25081010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 0.05% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25081010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.05% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹72.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹72.99 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25081010 ranked #3089 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25081010 ranks #3089 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2508, it ranks #3 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #2553 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25081010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25081010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 43.23% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹29.03 Crore in HSN Code 25081010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹72.99 Cr exceeded imports of ₹43.96 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹29.03 Crore — ranking #2553 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 18.65% CAGR signals rising demand for Crude Bentonite India's imports under HSN Code 25081010 have grown at 18.65% CAGR, reaching ₹43.96 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25081010 contributes 6.01% of Sub-Chapter 2508 exports — ranked #3 Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2508, HSN Code 25081010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 6.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.57% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2508 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 25081090: Other Bentonite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25081090/) | ₹675 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 25084010: Other Clays \| Ball Clay](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25084010/) | ₹395 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 25081010: Crude Bentonite (this hsn code) | ₹73 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 25084090: Other Clays \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25084090/) | ₹37 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 25087000: Chamotte/Dinas earths](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25087000/) | ₹24 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 25084020: Other Clays \| Earth Clay](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25084020/) | ₹5 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 25083090: Fire Clay – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25083090/) | ₹2 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 25085032: Sillimanite – Fines (Including Sand)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25085032/) | ₹1 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 25086000: Mullite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25086000/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #10 | [HSN Code 25085022: Kyanite – Processed (Non-Calcined)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25085022/) | < ₹1 Crore |