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# HSN Code 27022000: Agglomerated lignite

- [Section 05: Guide to HSN Section 05](https://busy.in/hsn/section-05/)
- [Chapter 27: Bituminous Substances, Mineral fuel & Oils](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-27/)
- [Sub-chapter 2702: Lignite: Not Agglomerated](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2702/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agglomerated lignite | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | Rs. 400 per tonne/Nil (If Coal rejects supplied by coal washery, arising out of coal on which compensation cess has been paid and input tax credit thereof has not been availed by any person |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 27022000 ?

It includes Agglomerated lignite

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Agglomerated lignite is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Agglomerated lignite; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Agglomerated lignite?

Under HSN 27022000, Agglomerated lignite attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Agglomerated lignite?

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 Agglomerated lignite?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Agglomerated lignite?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 27022000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−86.14% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+293.75% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4559 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2702: 86.11% of its exports; import side 15.04%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2702: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -37.16% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7836 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +39.40% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2702: 86.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 27022000

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. 2702 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2702 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 25.18 | 0.0011% | — | 98.86% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +25.18 | #3798 |
| FY 2019-20 | 31.72 | 0.0014% | +25.97% | 99.19% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +31.72 | #3524 |
| FY 2020-21 | 23.47 | 0.0011% | −26.01% | 100.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +23.47 | #3983 |
| FY 2021-22 | 20.26 | 0.0006% | −13.68% | 99.66% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +20.26 | #4584 |
| FY 2022-23 | 8.02 | 0.0002% | −60.41% | 88.72% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +8.02 | #5910 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.18 | 0.0003% | +39.40% | 81.43% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 9.47% | +11.02 | #5588 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.55 | 0.0000% | −86.14% | 86.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +293.75% | 15.04% | +0.92 | #7836 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -37.16%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 27022000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -37.16% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 27022000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -37.16% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹25.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 27022000 ranked #7836 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 27022000 ranks #7836 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2702, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #4559 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 27022000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 27022000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 39.40% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.92 Crore in HSN Code 27022000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.55 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.63 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.92 Crore — ranking #4559 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 27022000 contributes 86.11% of Sub-Chapter 2702 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2702, HSN Code 27022000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 86.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.04% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2702

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 27022000: Agglomerated lignite (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 27021000: Lignite, not agglomerated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27021000/) | < ₹1 Crore |