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title: "2519 HSN Code | HSN Code for Magnesium carbonate & oxides in India"
description: "Know more about 2519 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 2519 covering Magnesium carbonate & oxides."
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# HSN Sub-chapter 2519: Magnesium carbonate & oxides

Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused magnesia; dead-burned (sintered) magnesia, whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering; other magnesium oxide, whether or not pure

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 25191000 | [Natural Magnesium Carbonate (Magnesite)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25191000/) |
| 25199010 | [Other\| Fused Magnesia (Natural)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25199010/) |
| 25199020 | [Other\| Dead-Burnt (Sintered) Magnesia](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25199020/) |
| 25199030 | [Magnesium Calcined (Non-Dead Burnt)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25199030/) |
| 25199040 | [Other\| Magnesium Oxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25199040/) |
| 25199090 | [Magnesite and Other Magnesium Oxides \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25199090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2519

It includes Magnesium carbonate & oxides

### If I repair and return Magnesium carbonate & oxides, 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.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Magnesium carbonate & oxides?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Magnesium carbonate & oxides?

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.

### Any special steps when selling Magnesium carbonate & oxides 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.

### What should my invoice and records include for Magnesium carbonate & oxides?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹41 Cr (+71.93% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,684 Cr (+13.21% YoY) — 0.0276% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,642 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #1009 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 25: 0.24% of its exports; import side 4.00%
- Rank within Chapter 25: #19 of 29 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.49% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #930 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +71.93% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Ch. 25: 0.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2519

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 | 20.43 | 0.0009% | — | 0.13% | 1,112.08 | 0.0310% | — | 5.58% | −1,091.65 | #949 |
| FY 2019-20 | 14.71 | 0.0007% | −28.00% | 0.10% | 946.82 | 0.0282% | −14.86% | 5.10% | −932.11 | #973 |
| FY 2020-21 | 17.10 | 0.0008% | +16.25% | 0.10% | 765.78 | 0.0263% | −19.12% | 4.42% | −748.68 | #956 |
| FY 2021-22 | 17.38 | 0.0006% | +1.64% | 0.10% | 1,310.65 | 0.0287% | +71.15% | 4.37% | −1,293.27 | #983 |
| FY 2022-23 | 23.91 | 0.0007% | +37.57% | 0.13% | 1,543.13 | 0.0268% | +17.74% | 4.08% | −1,519.22 | #964 |
| FY 2023-24 | 24.08 | 0.0007% | +0.71% | 0.13% | 1,487.27 | 0.0265% | −3.62% | 4.22% | −1,463.19 | #982 |
| FY 2024-25 | 41.40 | 0.0011% | +71.93% | 0.24% | 1,683.72 | 0.0276% | +13.21% | 4.00% | −1,642.32 | #930 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.49%/yr, imports 7.16%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.49% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.49% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹20.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹41.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 ranked #930 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 ranks #930 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 25, it ranks #19 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #1009 of 1233.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 71.93% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,642.32 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,683.72 Cr exceeded exports of ₹41.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,642.32 Crore — ranking #1009 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.16% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Magnesium carbonate & oxides

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 have grown at 7.16% CAGR, reaching ₹1,683.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 contributes 0.24% of Chapter 25 exports — ranked #19

Among the 29 sub-chapters under Chapter 25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2519 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.24% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.00% share (rank #7).

## 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 |
| #19 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2519: Magnesium carbonate & oxides (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹41 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/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |