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HSN Code 26161000: Silver Ores And Concentrates

HSN Code 26161000 represents Silver Ores And Concentrates under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Silver Ores And Concentrates correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 26161000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Silver Ores And Concentrates.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 26161000

HSN Code 26161000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Silver ores and concentrates

Chapter

26 - Ores, slag and ash

Sub Chapter

2616 - Precious metal ores and concentrates

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 26161000 not include?

Silver Ores And Concentrates does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 26161000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹3 Cr

First year of recorded data

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹3 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4039 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2616

FY 2025-26

21.95%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2616’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 2616’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2616

FY 2025-26

#2 of 3

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2616

At a glance

#7252

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

−100.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

21.95%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2616

Share of Sub-Chapter 2616 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 26161000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2019-20

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9824

Balance

+0.02

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

3.70% of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2021-22

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #10045

Balance

−0.97

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

1.00 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2023-24

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2024-25

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #7252

Balance

+3.26

Exports

3.26 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

21.95% of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

Sub-Chapter 2616 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹14.85 Cr

Import

₹1,881.17 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,866.32

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 26161000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 26161000

India exported ₹3.26 Crore worth of Silver Ores And Concentrates in FY 2025-26. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

HSN Code 26161000 Ranked #7252 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 26161000 ranks #7252 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2616, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #4039 of 12872.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 26161000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26161000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹3.26 Crore in HSN Code 26161000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹3.26 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.26 Crore — ranking #4039 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 26161000 Contributes 21.95% of Sub-Chapter 2616 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2616, HSN Code 26161000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 21.95% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 26161000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 26161000 ?

It includes Silver Ores And Concentrates

How much GST applies to Silver Ores And Concentrates?

Under HSN 26161000, Silver Ores And Concentrates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Silver 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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Silver 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Silver 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 Silver Ores And Concentrates; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Silver 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.

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