--- title: "HSN Code for Other Limestone | HSN 25210090 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25210090 related to Other Limestone with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25210090/" --- # HSN Code 25210090: Other Limestone - [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 2521: Limestone & calcareous stones](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2521/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Limestone flux; limestone and other calcareous stones, of a kind used for the manufacture of lime or cement: Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25210090 ? It includes Other Limestone ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Limestone? 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 Other Limestone is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Limestone; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Limestone? 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 Other Limestone? 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 Other Limestone? 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. ### How much GST applies to Other Limestone? Under HSN 25210090, Other Limestone attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25210090 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹213 Cr (+60.08% YoY) — 0.0058% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹3,296 Cr (−9.21% YoY) — 0.0543% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹3,083 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12492 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2521: 45.01% of its exports; import side 54.55% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2521: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 0.48% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1774 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +1,951.25% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2521: 45.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25210090 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. 2521 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2521 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 207.35 | 0.0091% | — | 43.90% | 2,114.63 | 0.0590% | — | 65.24% | −1,907.28 | #1284 | | FY 2019-20 | 200.64 | 0.0091% | −3.24% | 45.12% | 2,153.56 | 0.0643% | +1.84% | 64.62% | −1,952.92 | #1324 | | FY 2020-21 | 4,115.63 | 0.1913% | +1,951.25% | 96.35% | 1,671.84 | 0.0574% | −22.37% | 57.07% | +2,443.79 | #72 | | FY 2021-22 | 356.61 | 0.0114% | −91.34% | 83.03% | 2,795.80 | 0.0612% | +67.23% | 58.49% | −2,439.19 | #1127 | | FY 2022-23 | 235.61 | 0.0065% | −33.93% | 84.23% | 3,169.57 | 0.0551% | +13.37% | 56.39% | −2,933.96 | #1563 | | FY 2023-24 | 133.34 | 0.0037% | −43.41% | 88.47% | 3,630.46 | 0.0646% | +14.54% | 60.61% | −3,497.12 | #2241 | | FY 2024-25 | 213.45 | 0.0058% | +60.08% | 45.01% | 3,296.17 | 0.0543% | −9.21% | 54.55% | −3,082.72 | #1774 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 0.48%/yr, imports 7.68%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25210090 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 0.48% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25210090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹207.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹213.45 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25210090 ranked #1774 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25210090 ranks #1774 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2521, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #12492 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25210090 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25210090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 1,951.25% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹3,082.72 Crore in HSN Code 25210090 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3,296.17 Cr exceeded exports of ₹213.45 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3,082.72 Crore — ranking #12492 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 7.68% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Limestone India's imports under HSN Code 25210090 have grown at 7.68% CAGR, reaching ₹3,296.17 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25210090 contributes 45.01% of Sub-Chapter 2521 exports — ranked #2 Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2521, HSN Code 25210090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 45.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 54.55% share (rank #1). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2521 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 25210010: Limestone Flux (LD, <1% SiO2)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25210010/) | ₹261 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 25210090: Other Limestone (this hsn code) | ₹213 Cr |