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# HSN Code 25090000: Chalk

- [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 2509: Chalk](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2509/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chalk | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 25090000 ?

It includes Chalk

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Chalk?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Chalk?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Chalk is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Chalk?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Chalk?

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 Chalk?

Under HSN 25090000, Chalk attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25090000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−10.94% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−70.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4774 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2509: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2509: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -4.89% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8722 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +22.58% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2509: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25090000

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. 2509 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2509 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | +0.16 | #7848 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +3.90% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −32.79% | 100.00% | +0.39 | #7800 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −22.50% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −34.15% | 100.00% | +0.35 | #8070 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +22.58% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −18.52% | 100.00% | +0.54 | #8236 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −3.95% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 100.00% | +0.51 | #8374 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −12.33% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −54.55% | 100.00% | +0.54 | #8606 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −10.94% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −70.00% | 100.00% | +0.54 | #8722 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -4.89%/yr, imports -39.47%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25090000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -4.89% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 25090000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -4.89% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25090000 ranked #8722 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25090000 ranks #8722 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2509, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #4774 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25090000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25090000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 22.58% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.54 Crore in HSN Code 25090000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.54 Crore — ranking #4774 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -39.47% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Chalk

India's imports under HSN Code 25090000 have grown at -39.47% CAGR, reaching ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25090000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 2509 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2509, HSN Code 25090000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2509

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 25090000: Chalk (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |