--- title: "HSN Code for Andalusite | HSN 25085010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25085010 related to Andalusite with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25085010/" --- # HSN Code 25085010: Andalusite - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite : Andalusite | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25085010 ? It includes Andalusite ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Andalusite? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Andalusite is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Andalusite; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Andalusite? Under HSN 25085010, Andalusite 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 Andalusite? 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 Andalusite? 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 Andalusite? 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 25085010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹56 Cr (−34.34% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹56 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10325 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2508: 0.00% of its exports; import side 10.84% ### Key metrics - Peak growth year: +140.00% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2508: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25085010 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | 35.52 | 0.0010% | — | 10.08% | −35.25 | #8626 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −55.56% | 0.02% | 42.60 | 0.0013% | +19.93% | 13.86% | −42.48 | #9094 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −58.33% | 0.01% | 42.88 | 0.0015% | +0.66% | 15.07% | −42.83 | #9546 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +140.00% | 0.02% | 34.47 | 0.0008% | −19.61% | 7.96% | −34.35 | #9460 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.00% | 0.01% | 59.98 | 0.0010% | +74.01% | 14.84% | −59.83 | #9449 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.00% | 0.01% | 84.72 | 0.0015% | +41.25% | 19.44% | −84.63 | #9818 | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 55.63 | 0.0009% | −34.34% | 10.84% | −55.63 | — | - CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 7.76%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25085010 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 25085010 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Andalusite in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25085010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25085010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 140.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹55.63 Crore in HSN Code 25085010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹55.63 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹55.63 Crore — ranking #10325 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 7.76% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Andalusite India's imports under HSN Code 25085010 have grown at 7.76% CAGR, reaching ₹55.63 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## 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](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 | | — | HSN Code 25085010: Andalusite (this hsn code) | Nil |