HSN Code 25120010: Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth)

HSN Code 25120010 represents Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 25120010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 25120010

HSN Code 25120010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

Chapter

25 - Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

Sub Chapter

2512 - 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

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 25120010 not include?

Kieselguhr (Siliceous Earth) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 25120020

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 : Tripolite

HSN Code 25120030

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 : Diatomite

HSN Code 25120090

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 : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 25120010 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+50.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−29.17% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−< ₹1 Crore

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #7326 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2512

FY 2024-25

0.69%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2512’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.49% of Sub-Chapter 2512’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2512

FY 2024-25

#3 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2512

Import-side rank: #4 of 4

At a glance

−5.94%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#9797

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+560.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.69%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2512

Share of Sub-Chapter 2512 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #9066

Balance

−0.27

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.30% of Sub-Ch. 2512

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

2.49% of Sub-Ch. 2512

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8720

Balance

−0.68

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+84.62% YoY

3.00% of Sub-Ch. 2512

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+130.00% YoY

5.29% of Sub-Ch. 2512

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9278

Balance

−0.06

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−62.50% YoY

1.19% of Sub-Ch. 2512

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−83.70% YoY

0.66% of Sub-Ch. 2512

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9808

Balance

+0.04

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−44.44% YoY

0.82% of Sub-Ch. 2512

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−93.33% YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 2512

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8991

Balance

+0.28

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+560.00% YoY

4.62% of Sub-Ch. 2512

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+400.00% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 2512

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9987

Balance

−0.18

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−81.82% YoY

0.80% of Sub-Ch. 2512

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+380.00% YoY

1.28% of Sub-Ch. 2512

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9797

Balance

−0.08

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+50.00% YoY

0.69% of Sub-Ch. 2512

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−29.17% YoY

0.49% of Sub-Ch. 2512

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−5.94% /yr

Imports

−13.29% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2512 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹12.99 Cr

Import

₹34.59 Cr

Trade Balance

−21.60

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 25120010 and GST compliance.

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).

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