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HSN Code 26169010: Gold Ores and Concentrates

HSN Code 26169010 represents Gold Ores and Concentrates under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Gold Ores and Concentrates correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 26169010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Gold Ores and Concentrates.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 26169010

HSN Code 26169010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Gold 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 26169010 not include?

Gold Ores and Concentrates does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 26169010 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

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹1,881 Cr

+59.17% vs FY 2024-25

0.0274% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹1,881 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12511 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2616

FY 2025-26

0.00%

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

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 2616’s imports

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 26169010

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

−0.07

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2020-21

Balance

−4.85

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

4.85 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+6,828.57% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2021-22

Balance

−237.65

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

237.65 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

+4,800.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2022-23

Balance

−733.64

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

733.64 ₹ Cr

0.0128% share

+208.71% YoY

99.86% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2023-24

Balance

−867.57

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

867.57 ₹ Cr

0.0154% share

+18.26% YoY

99.99% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2024-25

Balance

−1,181.84

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

1,181.84 ₹ Cr

0.0195% share

+36.22% YoY

99.39% of Sub-Ch. 2616

FY 2025-26

Balance

−1,881.16

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616

Imports

1,881.16 ₹ Cr

0.0274% share

+59.17% YoY

100.00% 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 26169010 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 26169010

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Gold Ores and Concentrates in FY 2025-26. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,881.16 Crore in HSN Code 26169010 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹1,881.16 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,881.16 Crore — ranking #12511 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 26169010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 26169010 ?

It includes Gold Ores and Concentrates

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other / Gold 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 Other / Gold 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 Other / Gold Ores And Concentrates; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other / Gold 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.

Any common misclassification issue with Other / Gold 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.

How much GST applies to Other / Gold Ores And Concentrates?

Under HSN 26169010, Other / Gold Ores And Concentrates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

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