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HSN Code 26209900: Other Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals or Their Compounds

HSN Code 26209900 represents Other Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals or Their Compounds under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals or Their Compounds correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 26209900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals or Their Compounds.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 26209900

HSN Code 26209900 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Other

Chapter

26 - Ores, slag and ash

Sub Chapter

2620 - Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, metals or their compounds

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 26209900 not include?

Other Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals or Their Compounds does not include products with the following descriptions.

Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, metals or their compounds - containing mainly zinc : other

Containing mainly lead : Leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges

Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, metals or their compounds - containing mainly lead: other

Containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds

Other : Containing antimony , beryllium, cadmium,chromium or their mixtures

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 26209900 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

₹128 Cr

+19.92% vs FY 2024-25

0.0033% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹55 Cr

−26.44% vs FY 2024-25

0.0008% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹73 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1937 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2620

FY 2025-26

70.64%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2620’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 4.25% of Sub-Chapter 2620’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2620

FY 2025-26

#1 of 15

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2620

Import-side rank: #4 of 15

At a glance

13.84%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#2501

National Export Rank

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

+535.22%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

70.64%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2620

Share of Sub-Chapter 2620 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 26209900

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 Exp. Rank #2818

Balance

+27.56

Exports

51.60 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

— YoY

83.41% of Sub-Ch. 2620

Imports

24.04 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

6.08% of Sub-Ch. 2620

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1552

Balance

+152.85

Exports

155.12 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

+200.62% YoY

89.17% of Sub-Ch. 2620

Imports

2.27 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−90.56% YoY

0.88% of Sub-Ch. 2620

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3556

Balance

+22.88

Exports

32.25 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−79.21% YoY

62.69% of Sub-Ch. 2620

Imports

9.37 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+312.78% YoY

1.17% of Sub-Ch. 2620

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1627

Balance

+200.46

Exports

204.86 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

+535.22% YoY

92.10% of Sub-Ch. 2620

Imports

4.40 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−53.04% YoY

0.40% of Sub-Ch. 2620

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1163

Balance

+357.80

Exports

366.98 ₹ Cr

0.0101% share

+79.14% YoY

95.52% of Sub-Ch. 2620

Imports

9.18 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+108.64% YoY

0.79% of Sub-Ch. 2620

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2019

Balance

+124.54

Exports

162.50 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

−55.72% YoY

60.70% of Sub-Ch. 2620

Imports

37.96 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+313.51% YoY

3.33% of Sub-Ch. 2620

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2580

Balance

+31.74

Exports

106.64 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

−34.38% YoY

45.88% of Sub-Ch. 2620

Imports

74.90 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+97.31% YoY

5.90% of Sub-Ch. 2620

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #2501

Balance

+72.78

Exports

127.88 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+19.92% YoY

70.64% of Sub-Ch. 2620

Imports

55.10 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−26.44% YoY

4.25% of Sub-Ch. 2620

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

13.84% /yr

Imports

12.58% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2620 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹181.03 Cr

Import

₹1,296.77 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,115.74

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 26209900 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 13.84% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 26209900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.84% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹51.60 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹127.88 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 26209900 Ranked #2501 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 26209900 ranks #2501 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2620, it ranks #1 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #1937 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 26209900 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26209900 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 535.22% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹72.78 Crore in HSN Code 26209900 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹127.88 Cr exceeded imports of ₹55.10 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹72.78 Crore — ranking #1937 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 12.58% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals or Their Compounds

India's imports under HSN Code 26209900 have grown at 12.58% CAGR, reaching ₹55.10 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 26209900 Contributes 70.64% of Sub-Chapter 2620 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2620, HSN Code 26209900 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 70.64% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 4.25% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 26209900 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 26209900 ?

It includes Other Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals or Their Compounds

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals / 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 Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals / Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals / 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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals / 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 Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals / 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.

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