--- title: "HSN Code for Other Clays | Earth Clay | HSN 25084020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25084020 related to Other Clays | Earth Clay with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25084020/" --- # HSN Code 25084020: Other Clays | Earth 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 : Earth Clay | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25084020 ? It includes Other Clays | Earth Clay ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Clays / Earth 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Other Clays / Earth Clay? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Clays / Earth 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Clays / Earth 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. ### How much GST applies to Other Clays / Earth Clay? Under HSN 25084020, Other Clays / Earth Clay attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25084020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹5 Cr (−69.46% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹5 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3711 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2508: 0.44% of its exports; import side 0.04% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2508: #6 of 20 by export value; import-side #13 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 5.30% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6539 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +142.34% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2508: 0.44% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25084020 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 | 3.88 | 0.0002% | — | 0.54% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.12% | +3.45 | #6171 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.80 | 0.0001% | −53.61% | 0.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.02% | 0.01% | +1.77 | #7042 | | FY 2020-21 | 2.22 | 0.0001% | +23.33% | 0.35% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 0.01% | +2.18 | #6867 | | FY 2021-22 | 5.38 | 0.0002% | +142.34% | 0.74% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.00% | +5.36 | #6261 | | FY 2022-23 | 9.62 | 0.0003% | +78.81% | 0.86% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +9.62 | #5677 | | FY 2023-24 | 17.32 | 0.0005% | +80.04% | 1.40% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +17.32 | #4967 | | FY 2024-25 | 5.29 | 0.0001% | −69.46% | 0.44% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | +5.10 | #6539 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 5.30%/yr, imports -12.73%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25084020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 5.30% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25084020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.30% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.88 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.29 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25084020 ranked #6539 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25084020 ranks #6539 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2508, it ranks #6 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #3711 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25084020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25084020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 142.34% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹5.10 Crore in HSN Code 25084020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹5.29 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.19 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5.10 Crore — ranking #3711 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -12.73% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Clays | Earth Clay India's imports under HSN Code 25084020 have grown at -12.73% CAGR, reaching ₹0.19 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25084020 contributes 0.44% of Sub-Chapter 2508 exports — ranked #6 Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2508, HSN Code 25084020 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #13). ## 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](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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |