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title: "2516 HSN Code | HSN Code for Granite & other monumental stones in India"
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# HSN Sub-chapter 2516: Granite & other monumental stones

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, 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 |
| --- | --- |
| 25161100 | [Granite – Crude/roughly trimmed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25161100/) |
| 25161200 | [Cut Granite Blocks (Rectangular)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25161200/) |
| 25162000 | [Granite – Sandstone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25162000/) |
| 25162100 | [Sandstone: Merely Cut, Rectangular Shape](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25162100/) |
| 25162200 | [Dolomite Ramming Mix](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25162200/) |
| 25169010 | [Pakur Stone (Monumental/Building)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25169010/) |
| 25169020 | [Stone boulders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25169020/) |
| 25169090 | [Monumental/Building Stone\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25169090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2516

It includes Granite & other monumental stones

### Do spares or accessories of Granite & other monumental stones 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.

### If I repair and return Granite & other monumental stones, 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.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Granite & other monumental stones?

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.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Granite & other monumental stones?

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

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Granite & other monumental stones?

If your outward supply of Granite & other monumental stones 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4,213 Cr (−12.82% YoY) — 0.1138% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹126 Cr (+6.65% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹4,087 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #83 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 25: 24.42% of its exports; import side 0.30%
- Rank within Chapter 25: #1 of 29 by export value; import-side #20

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -4.78% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #147 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +9.35% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Ch. 25: 24.42% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2516

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 | 5,651.09 | 0.2462% | — | 36.24% | 149.47 | 0.0042% | — | 0.75% | +5,501.62 | #76 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5,378.83 | 0.2435% | −4.82% | 37.99% | 130.48 | 0.0039% | −12.70% | 0.70% | +5,248.35 | #78 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5,881.93 | 0.2735% | +9.35% | 33.39% | 103.43 | 0.0035% | −20.73% | 0.60% | +5,778.50 | #65 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6,381.73 | 0.2034% | +8.50% | 37.62% | 107.16 | 0.0023% | +3.61% | 0.36% | +6,274.57 | #84 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5,036.27 | 0.1391% | −21.08% | 26.51% | 132.84 | 0.0023% | +23.96% | 0.35% | +4,903.43 | #124 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4,832.84 | 0.1336% | −4.04% | 26.24% | 118.53 | 0.0021% | −10.77% | 0.34% | +4,714.31 | #132 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4,213.44 | 0.1138% | −12.82% | 24.42% | 126.41 | 0.0021% | +6.65% | 0.30% | +4,087.03 | #147 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -4.78%/yr, imports -2.75%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -4.78% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 have declined at a compound annual rate of -4.78% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹5,651.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,213.44 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 ranked #147 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 ranks #147 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 25, it ranks #1 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #83 of 1233.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 9.35% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹4,087.03 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4,213.44 Cr exceeded imports of ₹126.41 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4,087.03 Crore — ranking #83 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.75% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Granite & other monumental stones

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 have grown at -2.75% CAGR, reaching ₹126.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 contributes 24.42% of Chapter 25 exports — ranked #1

Among the 29 sub-chapters under Chapter 25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2516 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 24.42% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.30% share (rank #20).

## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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 |

## 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/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |