--- title: "HSN Code for Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular) | HSN 25161200 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25161200 related to Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25161200/" --- # HSN Code 25161200: Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular) - [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 2516: Granite & other monumental stones](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2516/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Granite: Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks of a rectangular (including square) shape | 6% | 6% | 6% | 0% | | Granite: Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks of a rectangular (including square) shape (Other than blocks) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25161200 ? It includes Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular) ### How much GST applies to Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular)? Under HSN 25161200, Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular)? 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 Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular)? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular)? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular)? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25161200 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹925 Cr (−10.11% YoY) — 0.0251% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹20 Cr (+6.14% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹905 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #384 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2516: 21.95% of its exports; import side 16.14% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2516: #2 of 8 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 0.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #564 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +25.82% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2516: 21.95% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25161200 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. 2516 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2516 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 907.96 | 0.0397% | — | 16.07% | 35.31 | 0.0010% | — | 23.62% | +872.65 | #368 | | FY 2019-20 | 839.76 | 0.0381% | −7.51% | 15.61% | 27.06 | 0.0008% | −23.36% | 20.74% | +812.70 | #396 | | FY 2020-21 | 881.02 | 0.0410% | +4.91% | 14.98% | 17.54 | 0.0006% | −35.18% | 16.96% | +863.48 | #405 | | FY 2021-22 | 1,108.47 | 0.0353% | +25.82% | 17.37% | 17.61 | 0.0004% | +0.40% | 16.43% | +1,090.86 | #428 | | FY 2022-23 | 935.95 | 0.0258% | −15.56% | 18.58% | 25.92 | 0.0005% | +47.19% | 19.51% | +910.03 | #538 | | FY 2023-24 | 1,029.08 | 0.0284% | +9.95% | 21.29% | 19.22 | 0.0003% | −25.85% | 16.22% | +1,009.86 | #502 | | FY 2024-25 | 925.04 | 0.0251% | −10.11% | 21.95% | 20.40 | 0.0003% | +6.14% | 16.14% | +904.64 | #564 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 0.31%/yr, imports -8.74%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25161200 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 0.31% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25161200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.31% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹907.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹925.04 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25161200 ranked #564 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25161200 ranks #564 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2516, it ranks #2 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #384 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25161200 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25161200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 25.82% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹904.64 Crore in HSN Code 25161200 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹925.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹20.40 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹904.64 Crore — ranking #384 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -8.74% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular) India's imports under HSN Code 25161200 have grown at -8.74% CAGR, reaching ₹20.40 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25161200 contributes 21.95% of Sub-Chapter 2516 exports — ranked #2 Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2516, HSN Code 25161200 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 21.95% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.14% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2516 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 25161100: Granite – Crude/roughly trimmed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25161100/) | ₹2,347 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 25161200: Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular) (this hsn code) | ₹925 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 25162000: Granite – Sandstone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25162000/) | ₹497 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 25169020: Stone boulders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25169020/) | ₹302 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 25169010: Pakur Stone (Monumental/Building)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25169010/) | ₹74 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 25169090: Monumental/Building Stone\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25169090/) | ₹69 Cr | | — | [HSN Code 25162100: Sandstone: Merely Cut, Rectangular Shape](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25162100/) | — | | — | [HSN Code 25162200: Dolomite Ramming Mix](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25162200/) | — |