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# HSN Code 26011210: Iron Ore Pellets

- [Section 05: Guide to HSN Section 05](https://busy.in/hsn/section-05/)
- [Chapter 26: Ores, Slag and Ash](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-26/)
- [Sub-chapter 2601: Iron ores and extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2601/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites : Agglomerated : Iron ore pellets | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 26011210 ?

It includes Iron Ore Pellets

### How much GST applies to Iron Ore Pellets?

Under HSN 26011210, Iron Ore Pellets attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Iron Ore Pellets?

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 Iron Ore Pellets?

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 Iron Ore Pellets is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Iron Ore Pellets?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 26011210 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6,208 Cr (−49.70% YoY) — 0.1687% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹368 Cr — 0.0060% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹5,840 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #57 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2601: 35.23% of its exports; import side 6.88%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2601: #2 of 17 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.70% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #76 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +72.54% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2601: 35.23% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 26011210

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. 2601 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2601 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 7,317.79 | 0.3203% | — | 79.03% | 683.21 | 0.0191% | — | 11.56% | +6,634.58 | #33 |
| FY 2019-20 | 9,330.52 | 0.4239% | +27.50% | 50.15% | 43.81 | 0.0013% | −93.59% | 4.70% | +9,286.71 | #25 |
| FY 2020-21 | 13,241.96 | 0.6157% | +41.92% | 36.53% | 461.26 | 0.0158% | +952.86% | 55.22% | +12,780.70 | #23 |
| FY 2021-22 | 15,522.58 | 0.4946% | +17.22% | 64.29% | 87.40 | 0.0019% | −81.05% | 2.47% | +15,435.18 | #25 |
| FY 2022-23 | 7,153.30 | 0.1976% | −53.92% | 49.58% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +7,153.30 | #58 |
| FY 2023-24 | 12,342.60 | 0.3411% | +72.54% | 38.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +12,342.60 | #32 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6,208.07 | 0.1687% | −49.70% | 35.23% | 367.58 | 0.0060% | — | 6.88% | +5,840.49 | #76 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.70%/yr, imports -9.82%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 26011210 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.70% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 26011210 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.70% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7,317.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6,208.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 26011210 ranked #76 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 26011210 ranks #76 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2601, it ranks #2 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #57 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 26011210 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26011210 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 72.54% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹5,840.49 Crore in HSN Code 26011210 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹6,208.07 Cr exceeded imports of ₹367.58 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5,840.49 Crore — ranking #57 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -9.82% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Iron Ore Pellets

India's imports under HSN Code 26011210 have grown at -9.82% CAGR, reaching ₹367.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 26011210 contributes 35.23% of Sub-Chapter 2601 exports — ranked #2

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2601, HSN Code 26011210 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 35.23% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.88% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2601

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 26011142: Iron Ore Fines (55-<58% Fe)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26011142/) | ₹8,487 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 26011210: Iron Ore Pellets (this hsn code) | ₹6,208 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 26011141: Iron Ore Fines (<55% Fe)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26011141/) | ₹2,377 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 26011122: Iron Ore Lumps (55-58% Fe)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26011122/) | ₹489 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 26011121: Iron Ore Lumps (< 55% Fe)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26011121/) | ₹40 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 26011290: Other Agglomerated Iron Ores](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26011290/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 26011119: Iron Ore Lumps (>=65% Fe)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26011119/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 26011149: Iron Ore Fines (60-<62% Fe)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26011149/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 26011190: Other Non-Agglomerated Iron Ores](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26011190/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 26012000: Roasted Iron Pyrites](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26012000/) | < ₹1 Crore |