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# HSN Sub-chapter 2522: Quicklime & hydraulic lime

Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, other than calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading 2825

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 25221000 | [Quicklime](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25221000/) |
| 25222000 | [Slaked Lime](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25222000/) |
| 25223000 | [Hydraulic Lime](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25223000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2522

It includes Quicklime & hydraulic lime

### Any special steps when selling Quicklime & hydraulic lime 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.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Quicklime & hydraulic lime?

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

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Quicklime & hydraulic lime?

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.

### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Quicklime & hydraulic lime?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

### Do spares or accessories of Quicklime & hydraulic lime 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹41 Cr (+3.84% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹774 Cr (+23.74% YoY) — 0.0127% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹733 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #920 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 25: 0.24% of its exports; import side 1.84%
- Rank within Chapter 25: #20 of 29 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.50% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #934 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +27.81% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Ch. 25: 0.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2522

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 | 22.41 | 0.0010% | — | 0.14% | 425.14 | 0.0118% | — | 2.13% | −402.73 | #942 |
| FY 2019-20 | 20.93 | 0.0009% | −6.60% | 0.15% | 410.16 | 0.0122% | −3.52% | 2.21% | −389.23 | #941 |
| FY 2020-21 | 22.29 | 0.0010% | +6.50% | 0.13% | 361.63 | 0.0124% | −11.83% | 2.09% | −339.34 | #933 |
| FY 2021-22 | 25.64 | 0.0008% | +15.03% | 0.15% | 121.85 | 0.0027% | −66.31% | 0.41% | −96.21 | #947 |
| FY 2022-23 | 32.77 | 0.0009% | +27.81% | 0.17% | 638.41 | 0.0111% | +423.93% | 1.69% | −605.64 | #937 |
| FY 2023-24 | 39.29 | 0.0011% | +19.90% | 0.21% | 625.73 | 0.0111% | −1.99% | 1.78% | −586.44 | #934 |
| FY 2024-25 | 40.80 | 0.0011% | +3.84% | 0.24% | 774.26 | 0.0127% | +23.74% | 1.84% | −733.46 | #934 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.50%/yr, imports 10.51%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.50% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹22.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹40.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 ranked #934 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 ranks #934 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 25, it ranks #20 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #920 of 1233.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 27.81% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹733.46 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹774.26 Cr exceeded exports of ₹40.80 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹733.46 Crore — ranking #920 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.51% CAGR signals rising demand for Quicklime & hydraulic lime

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 have grown at 10.51% CAGR, reaching ₹774.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 contributes 0.24% of Chapter 25 exports — ranked #20

Among the 29 sub-chapters under Chapter 25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2522 ranks #20 by export value — accounting for 0.24% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.84% share (rank #12).

## 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 |
| #20 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2522: Quicklime & hydraulic lime (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/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |