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# HSN Code 26180000: Granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture

- [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 2618: Granulated iron slag](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2618/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 26180000 ?

It includes Granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture?

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 Granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 26180000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹100 Cr (−57.12% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹81 Cr (+1,14,957.14% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹20 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2826 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2618: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2618: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -21.17% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2655 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +43.29% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2618: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 26180000

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. 2618 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2618 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 417.71 | 0.0183% | — | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | +417.64 | #766 |
| FY 2019-20 | 401.09 | 0.0182% | −3.98% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +228.57% | 100.00% | +400.86 | #783 |
| FY 2020-21 | 361.54 | 0.0168% | −9.86% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +160.87% | 100.00% | +360.94 | #883 |
| FY 2021-22 | 371.46 | 0.0118% | +2.74% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −6.67% | 100.00% | +370.90 | #1098 |
| FY 2022-23 | 532.28 | 0.0147% | +43.29% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.93% | 100.00% | +532.19 | #883 |
| FY 2023-24 | 233.72 | 0.0065% | −56.09% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −22.22% | 100.00% | +233.65 | #1624 |
| FY 2024-25 | 100.22 | 0.0027% | −57.12% | 100.00% | 80.54 | 0.0013% | +1,14,957.14% | 100.00% | +19.68 | #2655 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -21.17%/yr, imports 223.71%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 26180000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -21.17% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 26180000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -21.17% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹417.71 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹100.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 26180000 ranked #2655 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 26180000 ranks #2655 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2618, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #2826 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 26180000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26180000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 43.29% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹19.68 Crore in HSN Code 26180000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹100.22 Cr exceeded imports of ₹80.54 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹19.68 Crore — ranking #2826 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 223.71% CAGR signals rising demand for Granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture

India's imports under HSN Code 26180000 have grown at 223.71% CAGR, reaching ₹80.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 26180000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 2618 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2618, HSN Code 26180000 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 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2618

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 26180000: Granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture (this hsn code) | ₹100 Cr |