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# HSN Sub-chapter 2526: Natural steatite and talc

Natural steatite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 25261010 | [Steatite Blocks (Soapstone)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25261010/) |
| 25261020 | [Steatite Lumps (Soapstone)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25261020/) |
| 25261090 | [Not Crushed, Not Powdered\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25261090/) |
| 25262000 | [Crushed or powdered](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-25262000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2526

It includes Natural steatite and talc

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Natural steatite and talc?

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 should my invoice and records include for Natural steatite and talc?

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 Natural steatite and talc?

If your outward supply of Natural steatite and talc 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.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Natural steatite and talc?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Natural steatite and talc 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.

### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Natural steatite and talc?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹492 Cr (+6.04% YoY) — 0.0133% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹71 Cr (+26.68% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹421 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #271 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 25: 2.85% of its exports; import side 0.17%
- Rank within Chapter 25: #11 of 29 by export value; import-side #22

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 4.58% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #536 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +21.79% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Ch. 25: 2.85% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2526

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 | 376.48 | 0.0164% | — | 2.41% | 32.46 | 0.0009% | — | 0.16% | +344.02 | #474 |
| FY 2019-20 | 358.33 | 0.0162% | −4.82% | 2.53% | 32.59 | 0.0010% | +0.40% | 0.18% | +325.74 | #485 |
| FY 2020-21 | 436.41 | 0.0203% | +21.79% | 2.48% | 34.46 | 0.0012% | +5.74% | 0.20% | +401.95 | #458 |
| FY 2021-22 | 520.20 | 0.0166% | +19.20% | 3.07% | 40.73 | 0.0009% | +18.20% | 0.14% | +479.47 | #469 |
| FY 2022-23 | 562.67 | 0.0155% | +8.16% | 2.96% | 54.58 | 0.0009% | +34.00% | 0.14% | +508.09 | #480 |
| FY 2023-24 | 464.39 | 0.0128% | −17.47% | 2.52% | 56.33 | 0.0010% | +3.21% | 0.16% | +408.06 | #539 |
| FY 2024-25 | 492.45 | 0.0133% | +6.04% | 2.85% | 71.36 | 0.0012% | +26.68% | 0.17% | +421.09 | #536 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 4.58%/yr, imports 14.03%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 4.58% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.58% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹376.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹492.45 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 ranked #536 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 ranks #536 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 25, it ranks #11 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #271 of 1233.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 21.79% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹421.09 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹492.45 Cr exceeded imports of ₹71.36 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹421.09 Crore — ranking #271 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 14.03% CAGR signals rising demand for Natural steatite and talc

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 have grown at 14.03% CAGR, reaching ₹71.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 contributes 2.85% of Chapter 25 exports — ranked #11

Among the 29 sub-chapters under Chapter 25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2526 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 2.85% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.17% share (rank #22).

## 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 |
| #11 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2526: Natural steatite and talc (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹492 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/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |