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# HSN Sub-chapter 2508: Other Clays & Minerals

Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 25081010 | [Crude Bentonite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25081010/) |
| 25081090 | [Other Bentonite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25081090/) |
| 25082010 | [Decolourising Earths & Fullers Earth: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25082010/) |
| 25082090 | [Pumice Stone: Crude or Irregular Pieces](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25082090/) |
| 25083010 | [Fire Clay – Non-Plastic](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25083010/) |
| 25083020 | [Fire Clay – Semi-Plastic](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25083020/) |
| 25083030 | [Fire Clay – Plastic](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25083030/) |
| 25083090 | [Fire Clay – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25083090/) |
| 25084010 | [Other Clays \| Ball Clay](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25084010/) |
| 25084020 | [Other Clays \| Earth Clay](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25084020/) |
| 25084090 | [Other Clays \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25084090/) |
| 25085010 | [Andalusite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25085010/) |
| 25085021 | [Kyanite – Crude (Non-Calcined)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25085021/) |
| 25085022 | [Kyanite – Processed (Non-Calcined)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25085022/) |
| 25085023 | [Calcined kyanite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25085023/) |
| 25085031 | [Sillimanite lumps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25085031/) |
| 25085032 | [Sillimanite – Fines (Including Sand)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25085032/) |
| 25085039 | [Other sillimanite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25085039/) |
| 25086000 | [Mullite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25086000/) |
| 25087000 | [Chamotte/Dinas earths](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25087000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2508

It includes Other Clays & Minerals

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Other Clays & Minerals?

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 Other Clays & Minerals?

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 Other Clays & Minerals?

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 Other Clays & Minerals?

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 Other Clays & Minerals?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Other Clays & Minerals 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 2508 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,215 Cr (−1.90% YoY) — 0.0328% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹513 Cr (+17.74% YoY) — 0.0084% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹702 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #222 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 25: 7.04% of its exports; import side 1.22%
- Rank within Chapter 25: #4 of 29 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #351 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +53.73% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Ch. 25: 7.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2508

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 | 714.58 | 0.0311% | — | 4.58% | 352.30 | 0.0098% | — | 1.77% | +362.28 | #359 |
| FY 2019-20 | 679.08 | 0.0307% | −4.97% | 4.80% | 307.35 | 0.0092% | −12.76% | 1.65% | +371.73 | #352 |
| FY 2020-21 | 632.81 | 0.0294% | −6.81% | 3.59% | 284.48 | 0.0098% | −7.44% | 1.64% | +348.33 | #378 |
| FY 2021-22 | 724.25 | 0.0231% | +14.45% | 4.27% | 432.79 | 0.0095% | +52.13% | 1.44% | +291.46 | #408 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,113.40 | 0.0308% | +53.73% | 5.86% | 404.27 | 0.0070% | −6.59% | 1.07% | +709.13 | #363 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,238.72 | 0.0342% | +11.26% | 6.73% | 435.80 | 0.0078% | +7.80% | 1.24% | +802.92 | #351 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,215.13 | 0.0328% | −1.90% | 7.04% | 513.12 | 0.0084% | +17.74% | 1.22% | +702.01 | #351 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.25%/yr, imports 6.47%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2508 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.25% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2508 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹714.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,215.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2508 ranked #351 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2508 ranks #351 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 25, it ranks #4 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #222 of 1233.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2508 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2508 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 53.73% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹702.01 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2508 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,215.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹513.12 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹702.01 Crore — ranking #222 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.47% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Clays & Minerals

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2508 have grown at 6.47% CAGR, reaching ₹513.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2508 contributes 7.04% of Chapter 25 exports — ranked #4

Among the 29 sub-chapters under Chapter 25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2508 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 7.04% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.22% share (rank #14).

## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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 |

## 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/) |
| 2506 | [Quartzite cut into blocks or slabs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2506/) |
| 2507 | [Kaolin clay](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2507/) |
| 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/) |