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# HSN Sub-chapter 2503: Sulfur products

Sulphur of all kinds, other than sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and collodial sulphur

Part of [Chapter 25: Salt, Stones and Cement](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-25/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 5%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 25030010 | [By-Product Refined Sulphur](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25030010/) |
| 25030090 | [Sulfur: Other Forms](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25030090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2503

It includes Sulfur products

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Sulfur products?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Sulfur products?

If your outward supply of Sulfur products is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

### How should I document Sulfur products sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Sulfur products to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Sulfur products?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

### What should my invoice and records include for Sulfur products?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹983 Cr (−5.02% YoY) — 0.0265% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2,750 Cr (+58.37% YoY) — 0.0451% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,768 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #1017 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 25: 5.70% of its exports; import side 6.54%
- Rank within Chapter 25: #6 of 29 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.63% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #393 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +385.39% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 25: 5.70% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2503

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 Ch. 25 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 25 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 433.25 | 0.0189% | — | 2.78% | 1,521.97 | 0.0424% | — | 7.63% | −1,088.72 | #447 |
| FY 2019-20 | 387.28 | 0.0175% | −10.61% | 2.74% | 823.97 | 0.0246% | −45.86% | 4.44% | −436.69 | #468 |
| FY 2020-21 | 432.86 | 0.0201% | +11.77% | 2.46% | 1,094.83 | 0.0376% | +32.87% | 6.32% | −661.97 | #459 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2,101.05 | 0.0669% | +385.39% | 12.39% | 3,536.21 | 0.0774% | +222.99% | 11.78% | −1,435.16 | #216 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3,326.76 | 0.0919% | +58.34% | 17.51% | 2,676.66 | 0.0466% | −24.31% | 7.07% | +650.10 | #172 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,034.61 | 0.0286% | −68.90% | 5.62% | 1,736.60 | 0.0309% | −35.12% | 4.93% | −701.99 | #377 |
| FY 2024-25 | 982.71 | 0.0265% | −5.02% | 5.70% | 2,750.28 | 0.0451% | +58.37% | 6.54% | −1,767.57 | #393 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.63%/yr, imports 10.36%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.63% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.63% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹433.25 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹982.71 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 ranked #393 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 ranks #393 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 25, it ranks #6 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #1017 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 385.39% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,767.57 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,750.28 Cr exceeded exports of ₹982.71 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,767.57 Crore — ranking #1017 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.36% CAGR signals rising demand for Sulfur products

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 have grown at 10.36% CAGR, reaching ₹2,750.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 contributes 5.70% of Chapter 25 exports — ranked #6

Among the 29 sub-chapters under Chapter 25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2503 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 5.70% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.54% share (rank #4).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 25

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2516: Granite & other monumental stones](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2516/) | ₹4,213 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2501: Salt and sodium chloride](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2501/) | ₹3,796 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2511: Natural Barium Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2511/) | ₹1,241 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2508: Other Clays & Minerals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2508/) | ₹1,215 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2506: Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2506/) | ₹1,032 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2503: Sulfur products (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹983 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2517: Pebbles, Gravel, Crushed Stone](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2517/) | ₹587 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2525: Mica, including splittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2525/) | ₹564 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2529: Mineral substances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2529/) | ₹549 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2507: Kaolin clay](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2507/) | ₹512 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 2501 | [Salt and sodium chloride](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2501/) |
| 2502 | [Unroasted iron pyrites](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2502/) |
| 2504 | [Natural graphite](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2504/) |
| 2505 | [Natural stones & sands](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2505/) |
| 2506 | [Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2506/) |
| 2507 | [Kaolin clay](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2507/) |
| 2508 | [Other Clays & Minerals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2508/) |
| 2509 | [Chalk](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2509/) |
| 2510 | [Natural phosphates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2510/) |
| 2511 | [Natural Barium Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2511/) |
| 2512 | [Siliceous earths, calcined or unworked](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2512/) |
| 2513 | [Natural abrasives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2513/) |
| 2514 | [Slate Blocks & Slabs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2514/) |
| 2515 | [Marble, travertine & building stones](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2515/) |
| 2516 | [Granite & other monumental stones](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2516/) |
| 2517 | [Pebbles, Gravel, Crushed Stone](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2517/) |
| 2518 | [Dolomite, calcined or in slabs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2518/) |
| 2519 | [Magnesium carbonate & oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2519/) |
| 2520 | [Gypsum, Anhydrite, Plasters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2520/) |
| 2521 | [Limestone & calcareous stones](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2521/) |
| 2522 | [Quicklime & hydraulic lime](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2522/) |
| 2523 | [Portland & Similar Hydraulic Cements](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2523/) |
| 2524 | [Asbestos](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2524/) |
| 2525 | [Mica, including splittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2525/) |
| 2526 | [Natural steatite and talc](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2526/) |
| 2528 | [Natural borates & boric acid](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2528/) |
| 2529 | [Mineral substances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2529/) |
| 2530 | [Unspecified mineral substances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2530/) |