What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 25051011?

HSN code 25051011 (Sand) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 25051011?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 25051011 is 0%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 25051011 cover?

HSN code 25051011 covers Sand. It sits under Chapter 25 – Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement, in Section V – MINERAL PRODUCTS.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 25051011?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 25051011 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Sand HSN Code 2505

Q: What is the HSN code for Sand?

The HSN code for Sand is 25051011, classified under Chapter 25 – Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for sand?

Processed silica sand falls under sub-heading 250510 — white under 25051011 and brown under 25051012, within heading 2505.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Natural sands of all kinds are classified under HSN heading 2505. Processed white and brown silica sands each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

2505

Primary code

25051011

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

Sand HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 2505 (natural sands of all kinds, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
25051011	- Processed (white)	5%	0%
25051012	- Processed (brown)	5%	0%

What is the HSN code for sand?

The HSN code for sand is 2505 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for sand the most common is 25051011, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How sand is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for sand narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 252-digitSalt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement
25054-digit headingNATURAL SANDS OF ALL KINDS, WHETHER OR NOT COLOURED, OTHER THAN METAL-BEARING SANDS OF CHAPTER 26
2505106-digit subheading- Silica sands and quartz sands: ---- Silica sands :
250510118-digit tariff item- Processed (white)

Section V — MINERAL PRODUCTS

GST on sand

Sand (HSN 2505) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 25051011 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported sand

When sand (HSN 25051011) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 0%, AIDC 0%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹18. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

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Conclusion

The HSN code for sand is 2505 at the heading level, with 25051011 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.