--- title: "HSN Code for Steatite Lumps (Soapstone) | HSN 25261020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25261020 related to Steatite Lumps (Soapstone) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25261020/" --- # HSN Code 25261020: Steatite Lumps (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.) lumps | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25261020 ? It includes Steatite Lumps (Soapstone) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Steatite Lumps (Soapstone)? 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 Steatite Lumps (Soapstone) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Steatite Lumps (Soapstone); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Steatite Lumps (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 Lumps (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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Steatite Lumps (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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25261020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹157 Cr (+10.31% YoY) — 0.0043% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+600.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹156 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1314 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2526: 31.82% of its exports; import side 0.69% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2526: #2 of 4 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 8.67% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2109 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +78.33% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2526: 31.82% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25261020 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 | 95.15 | 0.0042% | — | 25.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.16% | +94.45 | #2078 | | FY 2019-20 | 97.82 | 0.0044% | +2.81% | 27.30% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −68.57% | 0.68% | +97.60 | #2044 | | FY 2020-21 | 174.44 | 0.0081% | +78.33% | 39.97% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.27% | 0.15% | +174.39 | #1501 | | FY 2021-22 | 231.69 | 0.0074% | +32.82% | 44.54% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +320.00% | 0.52% | +231.48 | #1512 | | FY 2022-23 | 224.64 | 0.0062% | −3.04% | 39.92% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −4.76% | 0.37% | +224.44 | #1618 | | FY 2023-24 | 142.06 | 0.0039% | −36.76% | 30.59% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −65.00% | 0.12% | +141.99 | #2168 | | FY 2024-25 | 156.71 | 0.0043% | +10.31% | 31.82% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +600.00% | 0.69% | +156.22 | #2109 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 8.67%/yr, imports -5.77%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25261020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 8.67% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25261020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹95.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹156.71 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25261020 ranked #2109 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25261020 ranks #2109 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2526, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #1314 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25261020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25261020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 78.33% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹156.22 Crore in HSN Code 25261020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹156.71 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.49 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹156.22 Crore — ranking #1314 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -5.77% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Steatite Lumps (Soapstone) India's imports under HSN Code 25261020 have grown at -5.77% CAGR, reaching ₹0.49 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25261020 contributes 31.82% of Sub-Chapter 2526 exports — ranked #2 Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2526, HSN Code 25261020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 31.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.69% share (rank #3). ## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25261010/) | ₹1 Cr |