--- title: "HSN Code for Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified | HSN 25309099 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 25309099 related to Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25309099/" --- # HSN Code 25309099: Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified - [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: Other: Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 25309099 ? It includes Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified? 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 Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified? 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 Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified? 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 25309099 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹159 Cr (−30.35% YoY) — 0.0043% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹441 Cr (+7.11% YoY) — 0.0073% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹283 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11556 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2530: 67.60% of its exports; import side 52.61% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2530: #1 of 13 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 11.50% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2096 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +309.99% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2530: 67.60% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 25309099 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 | 82.66 | 0.0036% | — | 56.19% | 213.80 | 0.0060% | — | 66.53% | −131.14 | #2242 | | FY 2019-20 | 33.21 | 0.0015% | −59.82% | 33.94% | 240.40 | 0.0072% | +12.44% | 70.65% | −207.19 | #3471 | | FY 2020-21 | 36.92 | 0.0017% | +11.17% | 38.11% | 164.87 | 0.0057% | −31.42% | 58.19% | −127.95 | #3374 | | FY 2021-22 | 151.37 | 0.0048% | +309.99% | 72.13% | 324.70 | 0.0071% | +96.94% | 65.20% | −173.33 | #1933 | | FY 2022-23 | 327.49 | 0.0090% | +116.35% | 82.90% | 345.55 | 0.0060% | +6.42% | 61.60% | −18.06 | #1251 | | FY 2023-24 | 228.01 | 0.0063% | −30.38% | 73.73% | 412.13 | 0.0073% | +19.27% | 61.25% | −184.12 | #1648 | | FY 2024-25 | 158.80 | 0.0043% | −30.35% | 67.60% | 441.44 | 0.0073% | +7.11% | 52.61% | −282.64 | #2096 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 11.50%/yr, imports 12.84%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 25309099 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 11.50% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 25309099 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹82.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹158.80 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25309099 ranked #2096 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 25309099 ranks #2096 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2530, it ranks #1 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #11556 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 25309099 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 25309099 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 309.99% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹282.64 Crore in HSN Code 25309099 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹441.44 Cr exceeded exports of ₹158.80 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹282.64 Crore — ranking #11556 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 12.84% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Mineral Substances Not Elsewhere Specified India's imports under HSN Code 25309099 have grown at 12.84% CAGR, reaching ₹441.44 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 25309099 contributes 67.60% of Sub-Chapter 2530 exports — ranked #1 Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2530, HSN Code 25309099 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 67.60% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 52.61% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |