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# HSN Code 68030000: Slate Building Stone

- [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 6803: Worked slate articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6803/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 68030000 ?

It includes Other Abrasive Powders & Grains

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Slate Building Stone is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Slate Building Stone; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Slate Building Stone?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Slate Building Stone?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Slate Building Stone?

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

### How much GST applies to Slate Building Stone?

Under HSN 68030000, Slate Building Stone attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68030000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹158 Cr (+2.39% YoY) — 0.0043% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (+152.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹157 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1311 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6803: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6803: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2101 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +35.46% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6803: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68030000

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. 6803 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6803 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 94.23 | 0.0041% | — | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | +93.59 | #2092 |
| FY 2019-20 | 92.29 | 0.0042% | −2.06% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −48.44% | 100.00% | +91.96 | #2101 |
| FY 2020-21 | 125.02 | 0.0058% | +35.46% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6.06% | 100.00% | +124.67 | #1843 |
| FY 2021-22 | 152.67 | 0.0049% | +22.12% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.71% | 100.00% | +152.23 | #1923 |
| FY 2022-23 | 161.61 | 0.0045% | +5.86% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +52.27% | 100.00% | +160.94 | #1962 |
| FY 2023-24 | 154.29 | 0.0043% | −4.53% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.30% | 100.00% | +153.89 | #2074 |
| FY 2024-25 | 157.97 | 0.0043% | +2.39% | 100.00% | 1.01 | 0.0000% | +152.50% | 100.00% | +156.96 | #2101 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.99%/yr, imports 7.90%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68030000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.99% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 68030000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.99% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹94.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹157.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68030000 ranked #2101 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68030000 ranks #2101 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6803, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #1311 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68030000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68030000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 35.46% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹156.96 Crore in HSN Code 68030000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹157.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹156.96 Crore — ranking #1311 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.90% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Slate Building Stone

India's imports under HSN Code 68030000 have grown at 7.90% CAGR, reaching ₹1.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68030000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 6803 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6803, HSN Code 68030000 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 6803

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 68030000: Slate Building Stone (this hsn code) | ₹158 Cr |