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# HSN Code 26100090: Chrome Ore, Other

- [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 2610: Chromium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2610/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chromium ores and concentrates : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 26100090 ?

It includes Chrome Ore, Other

### Any common misclassification issue with Chrome Ore, Other?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Chrome Ore, Other is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Chrome Ore, Other?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Chrome Ore, Other?

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.

### How much GST applies to Chrome Ore, Other?

Under HSN 26100090, Chrome Ore, Other 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 Chrome Ore, Other?

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 26100090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−71.33% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹409 Cr (+40.79% YoY) — 0.0067% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹406 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11767 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2610: 100.00% of its exports; import side 53.74%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2610: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -20.92% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7253 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +60.60% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2610: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 26100090

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. 2610 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2610 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 11.65 | 0.0005% | — | 8.71% | 63.01 | 0.0018% | — | 19.98% | −51.36 | #4817 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.25 | 0.0006% | +13.73% | 15.27% | 74.00 | 0.0022% | +17.44% | 35.84% | −60.75 | #4655 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.89 | 0.0003% | −48.00% | 95.69% | 101.56 | 0.0035% | +37.24% | 44.98% | −94.67 | #5547 |
| FY 2021-22 | 7.69 | 0.0002% | +11.61% | 85.73% | 229.64 | 0.0050% | +126.11% | 54.26% | −221.95 | #5820 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.35 | 0.0003% | +60.60% | 13.66% | 217.92 | 0.0038% | −5.10% | 73.38% | −205.57 | #5351 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.94 | 0.0003% | −19.51% | 100.00% | 290.40 | 0.0052% | +33.26% | 63.63% | −280.46 | #5737 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.85 | 0.0001% | −71.33% | 100.00% | 408.85 | 0.0067% | +40.79% | 53.74% | −406.00 | #7253 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -20.92%/yr, imports 36.57%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 26100090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -20.92% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 26100090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -20.92% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.65 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 26100090 ranked #7253 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 26100090 ranks #7253 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2610, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #11767 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 26100090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26100090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 60.60% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹406.00 Crore in HSN Code 26100090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹408.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.85 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹406.00 Crore — ranking #11767 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 36.57% CAGR signals rising demand for Chrome Ore, Other

India's imports under HSN Code 26100090 have grown at 36.57% CAGR, reaching ₹408.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 26100090 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 2610 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2610, HSN Code 26100090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 53.74% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2610

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 26100090: Chrome Ore, Other (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 26100010: Chrome Ore Lumps (≥ 47% Cr2O3)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26100010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 26100020: Chrome Ore Lumps (40-47% Cr2O3)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26100020/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 26100030: Chrome Ore Lumps (< 40% Cr2O3)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26100030/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 26100040: Chrome Ore (47% Cr2O3 & Above)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26100040/) | Nil |