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# HSN Code 25261010: Steatite Blocks (Soapstone)

- [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 2526: Natural steatite and talc](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2526/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Not crushed, not powdered: Steatite (soap stone, etc.) block | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 25261010 ?

It includes Steatite Blocks (Soapstone)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Steatite Blocks (Soapstone)?

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 Steatite Blocks (Soapstone)?

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 Steatite Blocks (Soapstone)?

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 Steatite Blocks (Soapstone)?

Under HSN 25261010, Steatite Blocks (Soapstone) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Steatite Blocks (Soapstone) is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25261010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (+67.47% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+771.43% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4621 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2526: 0.28% of its exports; import side 0.85%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2526: #4 of 4 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.55% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7941 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +186.21% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2526: 0.28% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25261010

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. 2526 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2526 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.80% | +0.69 | #7674 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −53.68% | 0.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −34.62% | 0.52% | +0.27 | #8291 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +93.18% | 0.19% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.85 | #7794 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −29.41% | 0.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | +0.58 | #8453 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −51.67% | 0.05% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.29 | #9067 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +186.21% | 0.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.12% | +0.76 | #8398 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.39 | 0.0000% | +67.47% | 0.28% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +771.43% | 0.85% | +0.78 | #7941 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.55%/yr, imports 15.27%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25261010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.55% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 25261010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.55% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.95 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.39 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25261010 ranked #7941 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25261010 ranks #7941 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2526, it ranks #4 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #4621 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25261010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25261010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 186.21% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.78 Crore in HSN Code 25261010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.39 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.61 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.78 Crore — ranking #4621 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.27% CAGR signals rising demand for Steatite Blocks (Soapstone)

India's imports under HSN Code 25261010 have grown at 15.27% CAGR, reaching ₹0.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 25261010 contributes 0.28% of Sub-Chapter 2526 exports — ranked #4

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2526, HSN Code 25261010 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.85% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2526

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 25262000: Crushed or powdered](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25262000/) | ₹312 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 25261020: Steatite Lumps (Soapstone)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25261020/) | ₹157 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 25261090: Not Crushed, Not Powdered\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25261090/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 25261010: Steatite Blocks (Soapstone) (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |