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HSN Code 2522 is used under Indian GST tax rules for billing, e-waybill generation, and GSTR reporting for goods under 25 - Salt, Sulphur, Earth, Stone, Cement & Lime.
This HSN code information is provided for reference based on current CBIC GST tariff schedules. Always verify specific sub-heading details with a qualified Chartered Accountant before filing returns.
Suppose you bill ₹10,000 (taxable value) for lime and quote HSN 2522 on the invoice. At 5% GST the tax works out as below.
| Supply type | Tax split | Tax amount | Invoice total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within the same state | CGST 2.5% (₹250) + SGST 2.5% (₹250) | ₹500 | ₹10,500 |
| To another state | IGST 5% | ₹500 | ₹10,500 |
The 5% rate has applied since 1 July 2017. Last checked against Ministry of Finance / CBIC on 6 September 2026. Try other amounts in the GST calculator.
See the Cement & Hydraulic Cements guide for more codes in this group.
HSN Code 2522 attracts a standard GST rate of 5% (effective from 1 July 2017, verified on 6 September 2026). For intra-state transactions, this is split into 2.5% CGST and 2.5% SGST. For inter-state transactions, 5% IGST applies.
Under 25 - Salt, Sulphur, Earth, Stone, Cement & Lime, HSN Code 2522 covers Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, other than purified calcium oxide and hydroxides (Chuna, White Lime).
You can use ManTech Studio's free GST Invoice Generator tool to create and print PDF invoices with HSN Code 2522, automatic 5% tax calculation, and payment QR codes.