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# HSN Code 68010000: Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica

- [Section 13: Guide to HSN Section 13](https://busy.in/hsn/section-13/)
- [Chapter 68: Stone, Cement & Plaster Items](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-68/)
- [Sub-chapter 6801: Natural stone setts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6801/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 68010000 ?

It includes Marble Monumental Stone

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Any common misclassification issue with Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68010000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹205 Cr (+9.23% YoY) — 0.0056% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (−2.96% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹203 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1141 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6801: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6801: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 40.48% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1813 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +548.14% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6801: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68010000

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 Sub-Ch. 6801 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6801 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 26.67 | 0.0012% | — | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | +26.33 | #3726 |
| FY 2019-20 | 48.01 | 0.0022% | +80.02% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +32.35% | 100.00% | +47.56 | #2932 |
| FY 2020-21 | 311.17 | 0.0145% | +548.14% | 100.00% | 1.37 | 0.0000% | +204.44% | 100.00% | +309.80 | #995 |
| FY 2021-22 | 367.99 | 0.0117% | +18.26% | 100.00% | 1.22 | 0.0000% | −10.95% | 100.00% | +366.77 | #1103 |
| FY 2022-23 | 156.01 | 0.0043% | −57.60% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −39.34% | 100.00% | +155.27 | #2001 |
| FY 2023-24 | 187.65 | 0.0052% | +20.28% | 100.00% | 2.03 | 0.0000% | +174.32% | 100.00% | +185.62 | #1839 |
| FY 2024-25 | 204.97 | 0.0056% | +9.23% | 100.00% | 1.97 | 0.0000% | −2.96% | 100.00% | +203.00 | #1813 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 40.48%/yr, imports 34.02%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68010000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 40.48% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 68010000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 40.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹26.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹204.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68010000 ranked #1813 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68010000 ranks #1813 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6801, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #1141 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68010000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68010000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 548.14% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹203.00 Crore in HSN Code 68010000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹204.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.97 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹203.00 Crore — ranking #1141 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 34.02% CAGR signals rising demand for Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica

India's imports under HSN Code 68010000 have grown at 34.02% CAGR, reaching ₹1.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68010000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 6801 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6801, HSN Code 68010000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6801

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 68010000: Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica (this hsn code) | ₹205 Cr |