--- title: "HSN Code for Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment) | HSN 25309020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25309020 related to Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25309020/" --- # HSN Code 25309020: Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment) - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other: Natural arsenic sulphides (such as orpiment) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25309020 ? It includes Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment)? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment)? 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 Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment)? 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 Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment)? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 25309020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+400.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7424 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2530: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.02% ### Key metrics - Peak growth year: +1,600.00% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2530: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25309020 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | −0.04 | #9774 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +66.67% | 0.03% | −0.09 | #9870 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,600.00% | 0.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.00% | 0.02% | +0.11 | #8966 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −70.59% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +250.00% | 0.04% | −0.16 | #9808 | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.95% | 0.01% | −0.04 | — | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.00% | 0.00% | −0.03 | — | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +400.00% | 0.02% | −0.15 | — | - CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 16.50%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25309020 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 25309020 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25309020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25309020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 1,600.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.15 Crore in HSN Code 25309020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.15 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.15 Crore — ranking #7424 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 16.50% CAGR signals rising demand for Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment) India's imports under HSN Code 25309020 have grown at 16.50% CAGR, reaching ₹0.15 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25301090/) | < ₹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 | | — | HSN Code 25309020: Natural Arsenic Sulphides (Orpiment) (this hsn code) | Nil |