--- title: "HSN Code for Stone, Cement & Plaster Items | HSN Chapter 68 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Stone, Cement & Plaster Items (Chapter 68) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-68/" --- # HSN Chapter 68: Stone, Cement & Plaster Items Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials Part of [Section 13: Guide to HSN Section 13](https://busy.in/hsn/section-13/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 6801 | [Natural stone setts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6801/) | 18% | | 6802 | [Worked monumental or building stone](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6802/) | 5% | | 6803 | [Worked slate articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6803/) | 18% | | 6804 | [Grindstones & sharpening tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6804/) | 5% | | 6805 | [Natural/synthetic abrasive powders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6805/) | 18% | | 6806 | [Mineral wools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6806/) | 18% | | 6807 | [Articles Of Asphalt, Petroleum Bitumen](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6807/) | 18% | | 6808 | [Cement/agglomerated vegetable panels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6808/) | 18% | | 6809 | [Plaster articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6809/) | 18% | | 6810 | [Cement articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6810/) | 18% | | 6811 | [Asbestos-cement articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6811/) | 18% | | 6812 | [Asbestos articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6812/) | 18% | | 6813 | [Brake friction materials](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6813/) | 18% | | 6814 | [Worked Mica Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6814/) | 18% | | 6815 | [Stone/mineral articles, carbon fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6815/) | 5% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 68 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹18,722 Cr (+9.12% YoY) — 0.5055% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹9,054 Cr (+8.19% YoY) — 0.1485% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹9,668 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #21 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 9.18% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #36 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +23.92% in FY 2021-22 - Export growth (7Y): 1.7x (₹11,053.68 Cr to ₹18,722.47 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 68 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 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 11,053.68 | 0.4792% | — | 7,040.88 | 0.1959% | — | +4,012.80 | #42 | | FY 2019-20 | 11,944.15 | 0.5384% | +8.06% | 6,137.61 | 0.1826% | −12.83% | +5,806.54 | #37 | | FY 2020-21 | 13,749.14 | 0.6370% | +15.11% | 5,176.77 | 0.1775% | −15.66% | +8,572.37 | #35 | | FY 2021-22 | 17,037.88 | 0.5415% | +23.92% | 7,011.67 | 0.1533% | +35.44% | +10,026.21 | #34 | | FY 2022-23 | 17,274.38 | 0.4771% | +1.39% | 8,313.18 | 0.1446% | +18.56% | +8,961.20 | #36 | | FY 2023-24 | 17,157.09 | 0.4742% | −0.68% | 8,369.04 | 0.1490% | +0.67% | +8,788.05 | #39 | | FY 2024-25 | 18,722.47 | 0.5055% | +9.12% | 9,054.12 | 0.1485% | +8.19% | +9,668.35 | #36 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 9.18%/yr, imports 4.28%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 68 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 9.18% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 68 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.18% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹11,053.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹18,722.47 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 68 ranked #36 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 68 ranks #36 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #21 of 97. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 68 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 68 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 23.92% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹9,668.35 Crore in HSN Chapter 68 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹18,722.47 Cr exceeded imports of ₹9,054.12 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹9,668.35 Crore — ranking #21 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 4.28% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Stone, Cement & Plaster Items India's imports under HSN Chapter 68 have grown at 4.28% CAGR, reaching ₹9,054.12 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 13 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Chapter 69: Ceramic Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-69/) | ₹23,034 Cr | | #2 | HSN Chapter 68: Stone, Cement & Plaster Items (this hsn chapter) | ₹18,722 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 70: Glass & Glassware](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-70/) | ₹9,666 Cr | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 69 | [Ceramic Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-69/) | | 70 | [Glass & Glassware](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-70/) |