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# HSN Sub-chapter 2505: Natural stones & sands

Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 25051011 | [Silica sands: Processed (white)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25051011/) |
| 25051012 | [Silica sands: Processed (brown)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25051012/) |
| 25051019 | [Silica sands: Processed (other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25051019/) |
| 25051020 | [Silica sands and quartz sands : Quartz sands](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25051020/) |
| 25059000 | [Natural Sands of All Kinds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25059000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2505

It includes Natural stones & sands

### How should I document Natural stones & sands sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Natural stones & sands 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.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Natural stones & sands?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Natural stones & sands are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### If I repair and return Natural stones & sands, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Natural stones & sands?

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.

### What should my invoice and records include for Natural stones & sands?

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.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Natural stones & sands?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Natural stones & sands 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 2505 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−89.78% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹163 Cr (+80.14% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹162 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #756 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 25: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.39%
- Rank within Chapter 25: #27 of 29 by export value; import-side #19

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -26.85% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1145 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +625.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Ch. 25: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2505

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 | 5.22 | 0.0002% | — | 0.03% | 124.41 | 0.0035% | — | 0.62% | −119.19 | #1053 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.75 | 0.0002% | −9.00% | 0.03% | 72.10 | 0.0021% | −42.05% | 0.39% | −67.35 | #1044 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7.66 | 0.0004% | +61.26% | 0.04% | 63.90 | 0.0022% | −11.37% | 0.37% | −56.24 | #1014 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.20 | 0.0001% | −71.28% | 0.01% | 87.63 | 0.0019% | +37.14% | 0.29% | −85.43 | #1106 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.08 | 0.0000% | −50.91% | 0.01% | 106.70 | 0.0019% | +21.76% | 0.28% | −105.62 | #1137 |
| FY 2023-24 | 7.83 | 0.0002% | +625.00% | 0.04% | 90.27 | 0.0016% | −15.40% | 0.26% | −82.44 | #1055 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.78% | 0.00% | 162.61 | 0.0027% | +80.14% | 0.39% | −161.81 | #1145 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -26.85%/yr, imports 4.56%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2505 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -26.85% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2505 have declined at a compound annual rate of -26.85% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹5.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2505 ranked #1145 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2505 ranks #1145 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 25, it ranks #27 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #756 of 1233.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2505 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2505 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 625.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹161.81 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2505 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹162.61 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.80 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹161.81 Crore — ranking #756 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.56% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Natural stones & sands

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2505 have grown at 4.56% CAGR, reaching ₹162.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2505 contributes 0.00% of Chapter 25 exports — ranked #27

Among the 29 sub-chapters under Chapter 25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2505 ranks #27 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.39% share (rank #19).

## 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 |
| #27 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2505: Natural stones & sands (this hsn sub-chapter) | < ₹1 Crore |

## 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/) |
| 2504 | [Natural graphite](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2504/) |
| 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/) |