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# HSN Sub-chapter 2504: Natural graphite

Natural graphite

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 25041010 | [In powder or in flakes : Graphite, crystalline](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25041010/) |
| 25041020 | [In powder or in flakes : Graphite, amorphous](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25041020/) |
| 25041090 | [In Powder Or In Flakes \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25041090/) |
| 25049010 | [Other \| Graphite, Micronised](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25049010/) |
| 25049090 | [Other Natural Graphite (Mineral Products) \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25049090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2504

It includes Natural graphite

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Natural graphite?

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.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Natural graphite?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Natural graphite?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Natural graphite?

If your outward supply of Natural graphite 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.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Natural graphite?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Natural graphite is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹16 Cr (+154.03% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹356 Cr (+11.03% YoY) — 0.0058% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹340 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #828 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 25: 0.09% of its exports; import side 0.85%
- Rank within Chapter 25: #22 of 29 by export value; import-side #16

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 38.28% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1016 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +155.32% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Ch. 25: 0.09% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2504

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 | 2.30 | 0.0001% | — | 0.01% | 232.89 | 0.0065% | — | 1.17% | −230.59 | #1102 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.26 | 0.0001% | +41.74% | 0.02% | 186.32 | 0.0056% | −20.00% | 1.00% | −183.06 | #1072 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.30 | 0.0002% | +31.90% | 0.02% | 180.82 | 0.0062% | −2.95% | 1.04% | −176.52 | #1062 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.70 | 0.0001% | +9.30% | 0.03% | 265.16 | 0.0058% | +46.64% | 0.88% | −260.46 | #1067 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.00 | 0.0003% | +155.32% | 0.06% | 293.95 | 0.0051% | +10.86% | 0.78% | −281.95 | #1023 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.33 | 0.0002% | −47.25% | 0.03% | 320.31 | 0.0057% | +8.97% | 0.91% | −313.98 | #1073 |
| FY 2024-25 | 16.08 | 0.0004% | +154.03% | 0.09% | 355.64 | 0.0058% | +11.03% | 0.85% | −339.56 | #1016 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 38.28%/yr, imports 7.31%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 38.28% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 have grown at a compound annual rate of 38.28% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.30 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹16.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 ranked #1016 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 ranks #1016 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 25, it ranks #22 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #828 of 1233.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 155.32% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹339.56 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹355.64 Cr exceeded exports of ₹16.08 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹339.56 Crore — ranking #828 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.31% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Natural graphite

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 have grown at 7.31% CAGR, reaching ₹355.64 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 contributes 0.09% of Chapter 25 exports — ranked #22

Among the 29 sub-chapters under Chapter 25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2504 ranks #22 by export value — accounting for 0.09% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.85% share (rank #16).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2503/) | ₹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 |
| #22 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2504: Natural graphite (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹16 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/) |
| 2503 | [Sulfur products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2503/) |
| 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/) |