--- title: "2608 HSN Code | HSN Code for Zinc ores & extracts in India" description: "Know more about 2608 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 2608 covering Zinc ores & extracts." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2608/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 2608: Zinc ores & extracts Zinc ores and concentrates Part of [Chapter 26: Ores, Slag and Ash](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-26/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 26080000 | [Zinc Ores And Concentrates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26080000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 2608 It includes Zinc ores & extracts ### Any import/export nuance for Zinc ores & extracts? Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE. ### If I repair and return Zinc ores & extracts, 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. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Zinc ores & extracts? 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 are warranty replacements of Zinc ores & extracts handled? If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability. ### Any special steps when selling Zinc ores & extracts 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−97.97% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #520 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 26: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Chapter 26: #14 of 21 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -48.69% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1176 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +289.74% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Ch. 26: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 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. 26 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 26 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 7.12 | 0.0003% | — | 0.06% | 3.88 | 0.0001% | — | 0.01% | +3.24 | #1030 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.58 | 0.0001% | −77.81% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.04% | 0.00% | +1.31 | #1109 | | FY 2020-21 | 2.07 | 0.0001% | +31.01% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +251.85% | 0.01% | +1.12 | #1096 | | FY 2021-22 | 4.68 | 0.0001% | +126.09% | 0.02% | 2.48 | 0.0001% | +161.05% | 0.01% | +2.20 | #1068 | | FY 2022-23 | 18.24 | 0.0005% | +289.74% | 0.10% | 3.94 | 0.0001% | +58.87% | 0.01% | +14.30 | #991 | | FY 2023-24 | 6.41 | 0.0002% | −64.86% | 0.02% | 1.07 | 0.0000% | −72.84% | 0.00% | +5.34 | #1070 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.97% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.13 | #1176 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -48.69%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -48.69% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 have declined at a compound annual rate of -48.69% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 ranked #1176 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 ranks #1176 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 26, it ranks #14 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #520 of 1233. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 289.74% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.13 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.13 Crore — ranking #520 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 contributes 0.00% of Chapter 26 exports — ranked #14 Among the 21 sub-chapters under Chapter 26, HSN Sub-Chapter 2608 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share. ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 26 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2601: Iron ores and extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2601/) | ₹17,621 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2621: Slag & ash from waste incineration](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2621/) | ₹652 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2614: Titanium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2614/) | ₹508 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2619: Waste from iron & steel production](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2619/) | ₹401 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2620: Slag & residues with metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2620/) | ₹232 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2603: Copper ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2603/) | ₹197 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2606: Aluminium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2606/) | ₹128 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2618: Granulated iron slag](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2618/) | ₹100 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2613: Molybdenum ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2613/) | ₹24 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2602: Manganese Ores & Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2602/) | ₹21 Cr | | #14 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2608: Zinc ores & extracts (this hsn sub-chapter) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 2601 | [Iron ores and extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2601/) | | 2602 | [Manganese Ores & Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2602/) | | 2603 | [Copper ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2603/) | | 2604 | [Nickel ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2604/) | | 2605 | [Cobalt ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2605/) | | 2606 | [Aluminium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2606/) | | 2607 | [Lead ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2607/) | | 2609 | [Tin ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2609/) | | 2610 | [Chromium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2610/) | | 2611 | [Tungsten ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2611/) | | 2612 | [Uranium or thorium ores](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2612/) | | 2613 | [Molybdenum ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2613/) | | 2614 | [Titanium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2614/) | | 2615 | [Niobium ores and extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2615/) | | 2616 | [Precious metal ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2616/) | | 2617 | [Other ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2617/) | | 2618 | [Granulated iron slag](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2618/) | | 2619 | [Waste from iron & steel production](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2619/) | | 2620 | [Slag & residues with metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2620/) | | 2621 | [Slag & ash from waste incineration](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2621/) |