--- title: "HSN Code for Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others | HSN 25301090 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25301090 related to Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25301090/" --- # HSN Code 25301090: Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others - [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 2530: Unspecified mineral substances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2530/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded: Others (including powder) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25301090 ? It includes Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others ### Any common misclassification issue with Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others? 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. ### How much GST applies to Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others? Under HSN 25301090, Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25301090 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−2.41% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹36 Cr (+139.57% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹35 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9977 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2530: 0.34% of its exports; import side 4.27% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2530: #7 of 13 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -23.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8424 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +69.42% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2530: 0.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25301090 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. 2530 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2530 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 4.00 | 0.0002% | — | 2.72% | 2.07 | 0.0001% | — | 0.64% | +1.93 | #6132 | | FY 2019-20 | 4.84 | 0.0002% | +21.00% | 4.95% | 4.03 | 0.0001% | +94.69% | 1.18% | +0.81 | #5892 | | FY 2020-21 | 8.20 | 0.0004% | +69.42% | 8.46% | 10.38 | 0.0004% | +157.57% | 3.66% | −2.18 | #5339 | | FY 2021-22 | 6.22 | 0.0002% | −24.15% | 2.96% | 16.62 | 0.0004% | +60.12% | 3.34% | −10.40 | #6087 | | FY 2022-23 | 4.26 | 0.0001% | −31.51% | 1.08% | 20.28 | 0.0004% | +22.02% | 3.62% | −16.02 | #6609 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.52% | 0.27% | 14.96 | 0.0003% | −26.23% | 2.22% | −14.13 | #8398 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −2.41% | 0.34% | 35.84 | 0.0006% | +139.57% | 4.27% | −35.03 | #8424 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -23.37%/yr, imports 60.84%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25301090 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -23.37% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25301090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -23.37% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹4.00 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.81 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25301090 ranked #8424 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25301090 ranks #8424 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2530, it ranks #7 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #9977 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25301090 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25301090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 69.42% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹35.03 Crore in HSN Code 25301090 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹35.84 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.81 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹35.03 Crore — ranking #9977 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 60.84% CAGR signals rising demand for Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others India's imports under HSN Code 25301090 have grown at 60.84% CAGR, reaching ₹35.84 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25301090 contributes 0.34% of Sub-Chapter 2530 exports — ranked #7 Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2530, HSN Code 25301090 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.34% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.27% share (rank #6). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2530 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 25309099: Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25309099/) | ₹159 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 25309030: Other\| Calcite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25309030/) | ₹34 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 25309050: Other\| Wollastonite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25309050/) | ₹31 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 25309070: Other Processed\| Earth Color Ochre](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25309070/) | ₹5 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 25301010: Unexpanded Vermiculite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25301010/) | ₹2 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 25301020: Unexpanded Perlite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25301020/) | ₹2 Cr | | #7 | HSN Code 25301090: Vermiculite, Perlite & Chlorites (Unexpanded): Others (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | #8 | [HSN Code 25309060: Other\| Earth Colour Ochre, Crude](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25309060/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #9 | [HSN Code 25302000: Kieserite & Epsomite (Magnesium Sulphates)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25302000/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #10 | [HSN Code 25309010: Meerschaum & Amber Agglomerates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25309010/) | < ₹1 Crore |