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# HSN Code 26080000: Zinc Ores And Concentrates

- [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 2608: Zinc ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2608/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zinc ores and concentrates | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 26080000 ?

It includes Zinc Ores And Concentrates

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc Ores And Concentrates is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Zinc Ores And Concentrates; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc Ores And Concentrates?

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 much GST applies to Zinc Ores And Concentrates?

Under HSN 26080000, Zinc Ores And Concentrates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc Ores And Concentrates?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc Ores And Concentrates?

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 Zinc Ores And Concentrates?

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 26080000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−97.97% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5186 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2608: 100.00% of its exports
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2608: #1 of 1 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -48.69% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9637 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +289.74% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2608: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 26080000

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. 2608 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2608 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 7.12 | 0.0003% | — | 100.00% | 3.88 | 0.0001% | — | 100.00% | +3.24 | #5415 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.58 | 0.0001% | −77.81% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.04% | 100.00% | +1.31 | #7171 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.07 | 0.0001% | +31.01% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +251.85% | 100.00% | +1.12 | #6947 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.68 | 0.0001% | +126.09% | 100.00% | 2.48 | 0.0001% | +161.05% | 100.00% | +2.20 | #6424 |
| FY 2022-23 | 18.24 | 0.0005% | +289.74% | 100.00% | 3.94 | 0.0001% | +58.87% | 100.00% | +14.30 | #4794 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.41 | 0.0002% | −64.86% | 100.00% | 1.07 | 0.0000% | −72.84% | 100.00% | +5.34 | #6264 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.97% | 100.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | — | +0.13 | #9637 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -48.69%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 26080000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -48.69% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 26080000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -48.69% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 26080000 ranked #9637 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 26080000 ranks #9637 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2608, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #5186 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 26080000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26080000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 289.74% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.13 Crore in HSN Code 26080000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.13 Crore — ranking #5186 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 26080000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 2608 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2608, HSN Code 26080000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2608

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 26080000: Zinc Ores And Concentrates (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |