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HSN Code 25222000: Slaked Lime
HSN Code 25222000 represents Slaked Lime under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Slaked Lime correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 25222000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Slaked Lime.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 25222000
HSN Code 25222000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 25222000 not include?
Slaked Lime does not include products with the following descriptions.
Quicklime
Hydraulic lime
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 25222000 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹9 Cr
0.0002% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹64 Cr
0.0009% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹54 Cr
Surplus rank #10373 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2522
FY 2025-2619.81%
Share of Sub-Chapter 2522’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 6.39% of Sub-Chapter 2522’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2522
FY 2025-26#2 of 3
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2522
Import-side rank: #2 of 3
At a glance
5.68%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#6080
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+62.23%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move
19.81%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2522
Share of Sub-Chapter 2522 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 25222000
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−9.55
Exports
6.25 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
— YoY
27.89% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Imports
15.80 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
— YoY
3.72% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Balance
−19.66
Exports
4.27 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−31.68% YoY
20.40% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Imports
23.93 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
+51.46% YoY
5.83% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Balance
−20.52
Exports
4.34 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+1.64% YoY
19.47% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Imports
24.86 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+3.89% YoY
6.87% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Balance
−47.31
Exports
4.66 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+7.37% YoY
18.17% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Imports
51.97 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
+109.05% YoY
42.65% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Balance
−50.29
Exports
7.56 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+62.23% YoY
23.07% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Imports
57.85 ₹ Cr
0.0010% share
+11.31% YoY
9.06% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Balance
−35.96
Exports
10.91 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+44.31% YoY
27.77% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Imports
46.87 ₹ Cr
0.0008% share
−18.98% YoY
7.49% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Balance
−49.85
Exports
10.40 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
−4.67% YoY
25.49% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Imports
60.25 ₹ Cr
0.0010% share
+28.55% YoY
7.78% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Balance
−54.30
Exports
9.20 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−11.54% YoY
19.81% of Sub-Ch. 2522
Imports
63.50 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+5.39% YoY
6.39% of Sub-Ch. 2522
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
5.68% /yr
Imports
21.98% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹46.44 Cr
Import
₹993.19 Cr
Trade Balance
−946.75
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 25222000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 5.68% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 25222000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.68% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.25 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9.20 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 25222000 Ranked #6080 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 25222000 ranks #6080 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2522, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #10373 of 12872.
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 ₹54.30 Crore in HSN Code 25222000 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹63.50 Cr exceeded exports of ₹9.20 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹54.30 Crore — ranking #10373 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 21.98% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Slaked Lime
India's imports under HSN Code 25222000 have grown at 21.98% CAGR, reaching ₹63.50 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 25222000 Contributes 19.81% 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 19.81% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 6.39% share (rank #2).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 25222000 and GST compliance.
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.