What products are classified under HSN 2505
It includes Natural stones & sands
HSN Sub Chapter 2505 represents Natural stones & sands under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Natural stones & sands correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 2505, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Natural stones & sands.
GST Rate for Natural stones & sands under HSN Code 2505. Understand Current Tax Rates, Exemptions, and Legal Classifications to Ensure Accurate Billing and GST Filing.
| Chapter No | HSN Code | HSN Description | New GST Rate | Old GST Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 2505 | Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26 | 5% | 5% |
Chapter: 25
Description: Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26
Following Tariff HSN code falls under Natural stones & sands:
| Tariff HSN | Description |
|---|---|
| Silica sands and quartz sands : Silica sands : Processed (white) | |
| Silica sands and quartz sands : Silica sands : Processed (brown) | |
| Silica sands and quartz sands : Silica sands : Processed (other) | |
| Silica sands and quartz sands : Quartz sands | |
| Other |
Silica sands and quartz sands : Silica sands : Processed (white)
Silica sands and quartz sands : Silica sands : Processed (brown)
Silica sands and quartz sands : Silica sands : Processed (other)
Silica sands and quartz sands : Quartz sands
Other
It includes Natural stones & sands
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.