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HSN Code 26169090: Other Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates
HSN Code 26169090 represents Other Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 26169090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 26169090
HSN Code 26169090 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 26169090 not include?
Other Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates does not include products with the following descriptions.
Silver ores and concentrates
Other : Gold ores and concentrates
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 26169090 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹12 Cr
0.0003% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26Nil
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹12 Cr
Surplus rank #3305 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2616
FY 2025-2677.98%
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#1 of 3
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2616
At a glance
117.68%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#5798
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
−77.36%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
77.98%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2616
Share of Sub-Chapter 2616 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 26169090
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+0.04
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
50.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616
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
Balance
+0.53
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
98.15% of Sub-Ch. 2616
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616
Balance
+0.11
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−77.36% YoY
92.31% of Sub-Ch. 2616
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−100.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−100.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616
Balance
−0.07
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
— of Sub-Ch. 2616
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.01% of Sub-Ch. 2616
Balance
−7.27
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
— of Sub-Ch. 2616
Imports
7.27 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+10,285.71% YoY
0.61% of Sub-Ch. 2616
Balance
+11.58
Exports
11.58 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
— YoY
77.98% of Sub-Ch. 2616
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−100.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2616
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
117.68% /yr
Imports
—
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹14.85 Cr
Import
₹1,881.17 Cr
Trade Balance
−1,866.32
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 26169090 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 117.68% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 26169090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 117.68% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.58 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 26169090 Ranked #5798 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 26169090 ranks #5798 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2616, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #3305 of 12872.
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 Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹11.58 Crore in HSN Code 26169090 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹11.58 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹11.58 Crore — ranking #3305 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
HSN Code 26169090 Contributes 77.98% of Sub-Chapter 2616 Exports — Ranked #1
Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2616, HSN Code 26169090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 77.98% 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 26169090 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 26169090 ?
It includes Other Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates
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).