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# HSN Sub-chapter 2506: Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs

Quartz (other than natural sands); quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 25061010 | [Quartz \| In Lumps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25061010/) |
| 25061020 | [Quartz \| In Power](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25061020/) |
| 25062010 | [Quartzite \| In Lumps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25062010/) |
| 25062020 | [Quartzite \| In Power](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25062020/) |
| 25062090 | [Quartzite \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25062090/) |
| 25062110 | [Quartzite: Crude/Roughly Trimmed, In Powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25062110/) |
| 25062120 | [Quartzite: Crude/Roughly Trimmed, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25062120/) |
| 25062190 | [Quartzite: Other Blocks or Slabs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25062190/) |
| 25062900 | [Decolourising Earths & Fullers Earth: Processed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25062900/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2506

It includes Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs

### How should I document Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs 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.

### Do spares or accessories of Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

### What should my invoice and records include for Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs?

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.

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs?

If your outward supply of Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs 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.

### Any special steps when selling Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,032 Cr (−56.11% YoY) — 0.0279% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹94 Cr (+101.54% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹938 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #191 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 25: 5.98% of its exports; import side 0.22%
- Rank within Chapter 25: #5 of 29 by export value; import-side #21

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.39% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #383 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +154.97% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Ch. 25: 5.98% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2506

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 | 570.21 | 0.0248% | — | 3.66% | 5.46 | 0.0002% | — | 0.03% | +564.75 | #397 |
| FY 2019-20 | 608.73 | 0.0276% | +6.76% | 4.30% | 4.07 | 0.0001% | −25.46% | 0.02% | +604.66 | #368 |
| FY 2020-21 | 621.37 | 0.0289% | +2.08% | 3.53% | 5.03 | 0.0002% | +23.59% | 0.03% | +616.34 | #385 |
| FY 2021-22 | 755.93 | 0.0241% | +21.66% | 4.46% | 21.14 | 0.0005% | +320.28% | 0.07% | +734.79 | #400 |
| FY 2022-23 | 922.15 | 0.0255% | +21.99% | 4.85% | 30.60 | 0.0005% | +44.75% | 0.08% | +891.55 | #393 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2,351.25 | 0.0650% | +154.97% | 12.77% | 46.79 | 0.0008% | +52.91% | 0.13% | +2,304.46 | #224 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,032.03 | 0.0279% | −56.11% | 5.98% | 94.30 | 0.0015% | +101.54% | 0.22% | +937.73 | #383 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.39%/yr, imports 60.78%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.39% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.39% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹570.21 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,032.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 ranked #383 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 ranks #383 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 25, it ranks #5 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #191 of 1233.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 154.97% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹937.73 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,032.03 Cr exceeded imports of ₹94.30 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹937.73 Crore — ranking #191 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 60.78% CAGR signals rising demand for Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 have grown at 60.78% CAGR, reaching ₹94.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 contributes 5.98% of Chapter 25 exports — ranked #5

Among the 29 sub-chapters under Chapter 25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2506 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 5.98% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.22% share (rank #21).

## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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 |

## 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/) |
| 2505 | [Natural stones & sands](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2505/) |
| 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/) |