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# HSN Code 25222000: Slaked Lime

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Slaked lime | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 25222000 ?

It includes Slaked Lime

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Slaked Lime?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Slaked Lime?

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.

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

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Slaked Lime?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Slaked Lime?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25222000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹10 Cr (−4.67% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹60 Cr (+28.55% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹50 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10246 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2522: 25.49% of its exports; import side 7.78%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2522: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.86% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5741 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +62.23% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2522: 25.49% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25222000

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 | 6.25 | 0.0003% | — | 27.89% | 15.80 | 0.0004% | — | 3.72% | −9.55 | #5582 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.27 | 0.0002% | −31.68% | 20.40% | 23.93 | 0.0007% | +51.46% | 5.83% | −19.66 | #6053 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.34 | 0.0002% | +1.64% | 19.47% | 24.86 | 0.0009% | +3.89% | 6.87% | −20.52 | #6101 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.66 | 0.0001% | +7.37% | 18.17% | 51.97 | 0.0011% | +109.05% | 42.65% | −47.31 | #6431 |
| FY 2022-23 | 7.56 | 0.0002% | +62.23% | 23.07% | 57.85 | 0.0010% | +11.31% | 9.06% | −50.29 | #5989 |
| FY 2023-24 | 10.91 | 0.0003% | +44.31% | 27.77% | 46.87 | 0.0008% | −18.98% | 7.49% | −35.96 | #5626 |
| FY 2024-25 | 10.40 | 0.0003% | −4.67% | 25.49% | 60.25 | 0.0010% | +28.55% | 7.78% | −49.85 | #5741 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.86%/yr, imports 24.99%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25222000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.86% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 25222000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.25 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25222000 ranked #5741 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25222000 ranks #5741 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2522, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #10246 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25222000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25222000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 62.23% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹49.85 Crore in HSN Code 25222000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹60.25 Cr exceeded exports of ₹10.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹49.85 Crore — ranking #10246 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 24.99% CAGR signals rising demand for Slaked Lime

India's imports under HSN Code 25222000 have grown at 24.99% CAGR, reaching ₹60.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25222000 contributes 25.49% of Sub-Chapter 2522 exports — ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2522, HSN Code 25222000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 25.49% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.78% share (rank #2).

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