HSN Code 25161200: Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular)

HSN Code 25161200 represents Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 25161200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 25161200

HSN Code 25161200 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Granite: Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks of a rectangular (including square) shape

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

2516 - Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

6%

CESS

0%

Description of Goods

Granite: Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks of a rectangular (including square) shape (Other than blocks)

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

2516 - Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 25161200 not include?

Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular) does not include products with the following descriptions.

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape - sandstone: crude or roughly trimmed

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape - sandstone: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 25161200 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

₹925 Cr

−10.11% vs FY 2023-24

0.0251% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹20 Cr

+6.14% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹905 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #384 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2516

FY 2024-25

21.95%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2516’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 16.14% of Sub-Chapter 2516’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2516

FY 2024-25

#2 of 8

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2516

Import-side rank: #2 of 8

At a glance

0.31%

Export CAGR

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

#564

National Export Rank

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

+25.82%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

21.95%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2516

Share of Sub-Chapter 2516 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #368

Balance

+872.65

Exports

907.96 ₹ Cr

0.0397% share

YoY

16.07% of Sub-Ch. 2516

Imports

35.31 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

YoY

23.62% of Sub-Ch. 2516

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #396

Balance

+812.70

Exports

839.76 ₹ Cr

0.0381% share

−7.51% YoY

15.61% of Sub-Ch. 2516

Imports

27.06 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−23.36% YoY

20.74% of Sub-Ch. 2516

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #405

Balance

+863.48

Exports

881.02 ₹ Cr

0.0410% share

+4.91% YoY

14.98% of Sub-Ch. 2516

Imports

17.54 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−35.18% YoY

16.96% of Sub-Ch. 2516

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #428

Balance

+1,090.86

Exports

1,108.47 ₹ Cr

0.0353% share

+25.82% YoY

17.37% of Sub-Ch. 2516

Imports

17.61 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+0.40% YoY

16.43% of Sub-Ch. 2516

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #538

Balance

+910.03

Exports

935.95 ₹ Cr

0.0258% share

−15.56% YoY

18.58% of Sub-Ch. 2516

Imports

25.92 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+47.19% YoY

19.51% of Sub-Ch. 2516

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #502

Balance

+1,009.86

Exports

1,029.08 ₹ Cr

0.0284% share

+9.95% YoY

21.29% of Sub-Ch. 2516

Imports

19.22 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−25.85% YoY

16.22% of Sub-Ch. 2516

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #564

Balance

+904.64

Exports

925.04 ₹ Cr

0.0251% share

−10.11% YoY

21.95% of Sub-Ch. 2516

Imports

20.40 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+6.14% YoY

16.14% of Sub-Ch. 2516

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

0.31% /yr

Imports

−8.74% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2516 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹4,213.44 Cr

Import

₹126.41 Cr

Trade Balance

+4,087.03

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 25161200 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.