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# HSN Code 25120010: Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth)

- [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 2512: Siliceous earths, calcined or unworked](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2512/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less : Kieselguhr | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 25120010 ?

It includes Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth)?

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 Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth)?

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 Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth)?

Under HSN 25120010, Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth) 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 Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth)?

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 Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth) is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25120010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+50.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−29.17% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7326 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2512: 0.69% of its exports; import side 0.49%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2512: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -5.94% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9797 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +560.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2512: 0.69% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25120010

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. 2512 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2512 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.30% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.49% | −0.27 | #9066 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +84.62% | 3.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +130.00% | 5.29% | −0.68 | #8720 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −62.50% | 1.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.70% | 0.66% | −0.06 | #9278 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −44.44% | 0.82% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.33% | 0.09% | +0.04 | #9808 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +560.00% | 4.62% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +400.00% | 0.18% | +0.28 | #8991 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −81.82% | 0.80% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +380.00% | 1.28% | −0.18 | #9987 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +50.00% | 0.69% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −29.17% | 0.49% | −0.08 | #9797 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -5.94%/yr, imports -13.29%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25120010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -5.94% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 25120010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -5.94% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25120010 ranked #9797 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25120010 ranks #9797 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2512, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #7326 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25120010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25120010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 560.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.08 Crore in HSN Code 25120010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.17 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.09 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.08 Crore — ranking #7326 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -13.29% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth)

India's imports under HSN Code 25120010 have grown at -13.29% CAGR, reaching ₹0.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25120010 contributes 0.69% of Sub-Chapter 2512 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2512, HSN Code 25120010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.69% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.49% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2512

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 25120030: Enamel Iron Signboards](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25120030/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 25120090: Other Siliceous Earths](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25120090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | HSN Code 25120010: Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 25120020: Tripolite (Siliceous Earth)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25120020/) | Nil |