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# HSN Code 25221000: Quicklime

- [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 2522: Quicklime & hydraulic lime](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2522/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quicklime | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 25221000 ?

It includes Quicklime

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Quicklime?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Quicklime?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Quicklime?

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 Quicklime?

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 much GST applies to Quicklime?

Under HSN 25221000, Quicklime attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Quicklime is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25221000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹23 Cr (−6.59% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹702 Cr (+23.86% YoY) — 0.0116% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹679 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12053 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2522: 56.30% of its exports; import side 90.65%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2522: #1 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.84% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4680 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +28.88% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2522: 56.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25221000

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. 2522 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2522 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 12.39 | 0.0005% | — | 55.29% | 407.95 | 0.0114% | — | 95.96% | −395.56 | #4738 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.76 | 0.0006% | +11.06% | 65.74% | 383.40 | 0.0115% | −6.02% | 93.48% | −369.64 | #4607 |
| FY 2020-21 | 14.66 | 0.0007% | +6.54% | 65.77% | 330.61 | 0.0113% | −13.77% | 91.42% | −315.95 | #4603 |
| FY 2021-22 | 15.40 | 0.0005% | +5.05% | 60.06% | 59.06 | 0.0013% | −82.14% | 48.47% | −43.66 | #4941 |
| FY 2022-23 | 19.08 | 0.0005% | +23.90% | 58.22% | 564.75 | 0.0098% | +856.23% | 88.46% | −545.67 | #4734 |
| FY 2023-24 | 24.59 | 0.0007% | +28.88% | 62.59% | 566.67 | 0.0101% | +0.34% | 90.56% | −542.08 | #4478 |
| FY 2024-25 | 22.97 | 0.0006% | −6.59% | 56.30% | 701.88 | 0.0116% | +23.86% | 90.65% | −678.91 | #4680 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.84%/yr, imports 9.47%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25221000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.84% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 25221000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.84% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹12.39 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹22.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25221000 ranked #4680 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25221000 ranks #4680 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2522, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #12053 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25221000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25221000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 28.88% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹678.91 Crore in HSN Code 25221000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹701.88 Cr exceeded exports of ₹22.97 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹678.91 Crore — ranking #12053 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.47% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Quicklime

India's imports under HSN Code 25221000 have grown at 9.47% CAGR, reaching ₹701.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25221000 contributes 56.30% of Sub-Chapter 2522 exports — ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2522, HSN Code 25221000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 56.30% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 90.65% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2522

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 25221000: Quicklime (this hsn code) | ₹23 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 25222000: Slaked Lime](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25222000/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 25223000: Hydraulic Lime](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25223000/) | ₹7 Cr |