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# HSN Code 25084010: Other Clays | Ball Clay

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other clays : Ball clay | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 25084010 ?

It includes Other Clays | Ball Clay

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Clays / Ball Clay is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Clays / Ball Clay; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Clays / Ball Clay?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Clays / Ball Clay?

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.

### How much GST applies to Other Clays / Ball Clay?

Under HSN 25084010, Other Clays / Ball Clay attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Clays / Ball Clay?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25084010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹395 Cr (+5.20% YoY) — 0.0107% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹99 Cr (+51.94% YoY) — 0.0016% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹296 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #921 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2508: 32.51% of its exports; import side 19.38%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2508: #2 of 20 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 41.23% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1200 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +469.16% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2508: 32.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25084010

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 | 49.79 | 0.0022% | — | 6.97% | 157.95 | 0.0044% | — | 44.83% | −108.16 | #2861 |
| FY 2019-20 | 39.87 | 0.0018% | −19.92% | 5.87% | 111.52 | 0.0033% | −29.40% | 36.28% | −71.65 | #3220 |
| FY 2020-21 | 41.01 | 0.0019% | +2.86% | 6.48% | 76.54 | 0.0026% | −31.37% | 26.91% | −35.53 | #3222 |
| FY 2021-22 | 66.40 | 0.0021% | +61.91% | 9.17% | 113.44 | 0.0025% | +48.21% | 26.21% | −47.04 | #2957 |
| FY 2022-23 | 377.92 | 0.0104% | +469.16% | 33.94% | 71.54 | 0.0012% | −36.94% | 17.70% | +306.38 | #1135 |
| FY 2023-24 | 375.50 | 0.0104% | −0.64% | 30.31% | 65.46 | 0.0012% | −8.50% | 15.02% | +310.04 | #1207 |
| FY 2024-25 | 395.03 | 0.0107% | +5.20% | 32.51% | 99.46 | 0.0016% | +51.94% | 19.38% | +295.57 | #1200 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 41.23%/yr, imports -7.42%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25084010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 41.23% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 25084010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 41.23% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹49.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹395.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25084010 ranked #1200 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25084010 ranks #1200 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2508, it ranks #2 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #921 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25084010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25084010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 469.16% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹295.57 Crore in HSN Code 25084010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹395.03 Cr exceeded imports of ₹99.46 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹295.57 Crore — ranking #921 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -7.42% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Clays | Ball Clay

India's imports under HSN Code 25084010 have grown at -7.42% CAGR, reaching ₹99.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25084010 contributes 32.51% of Sub-Chapter 2508 exports — ranked #2

Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2508, HSN Code 25084010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 32.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 19.38% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹395 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 25081010: Crude Bentonite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25081010/) | ₹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 |