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# HSN Code 26169090: Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates | 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 2616: Precious metal ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2616/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other: Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 26169090 ?

It includes Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates | Other

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates / 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates / 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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates / 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates / 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates / Other is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 26169090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹7 Cr (+10,285.71% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹7 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8850 of 12657 HSN codes

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 26169090

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. 2616 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2616 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 50.00% | +0.04 | #9496 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | — | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 98.15% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.53 | #8191 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.36% | 92.31% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.11 | #9460 |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.07 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | 7.27 | 0.0001% | +10,285.71% | 0.61% | −7.27 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 199.86%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 26169090 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 26169090

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates | Other in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 26169090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26169090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports declined by 77.36% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹7.27 Crore in HSN Code 26169090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7.27 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹7.27 Crore — ranking #8850 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 199.86% CAGR signals rising demand for Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 26169090 have grown at 199.86% CAGR, reaching ₹7.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2616

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| — | [HSN Code 26161000: Silver Ores And Concentrates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26161000/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 26169010: Other \| Gold Ores And Concentrates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26169010/) | Nil |
| — | HSN Code 26169090: Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates \| Other (this hsn code) | Nil |