--- title: "HSN Code for Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones | HSN 68042110 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 68042110 related to Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68042110/" --- # HSN Code 68042110: Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones - [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 6804: Grindstones & sharpening tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6804/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like : Of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond : Diamond impregnated wheels | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 68042110 ? It includes Other Abrasive Articles of Natural Stone ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones? 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 Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones? 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 Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones? Under HSN 68042110, Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68042110 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹31 Cr (+1.94% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹60 Cr (+23.21% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹29 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9819 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 6804: 5.51% of its exports; import side 2.49% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 6804: #5 of 10 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 0.83% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4281 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +48.48% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6804: 5.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68042110 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. 6804 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6804 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 29.49 | 0.0013% | — | 7.03% | 14.90 | 0.0004% | — | 0.92% | +14.59 | #3595 | | FY 2019-20 | 20.00 | 0.0009% | −32.18% | 3.89% | 12.72 | 0.0004% | −14.63% | 0.85% | +7.28 | #4108 | | FY 2020-21 | 15.99 | 0.0007% | −20.05% | 3.90% | 20.29 | 0.0007% | +59.51% | 1.20% | −4.30 | #4502 | | FY 2021-22 | 19.74 | 0.0006% | +23.45% | 4.16% | 31.64 | 0.0007% | +55.94% | 1.51% | −11.90 | #4623 | | FY 2022-23 | 29.31 | 0.0008% | +48.48% | 6.17% | 40.43 | 0.0007% | +27.78% | 1.82% | −11.12 | #4204 | | FY 2023-24 | 30.40 | 0.0008% | +3.72% | 6.56% | 48.77 | 0.0009% | +20.63% | 1.98% | −18.37 | #4222 | | FY 2024-25 | 30.99 | 0.0008% | +1.94% | 5.51% | 60.09 | 0.0010% | +23.21% | 2.49% | −29.10 | #4281 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 0.83%/yr, imports 26.16%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68042110 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 0.83% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 68042110 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.83% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹29.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹30.99 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 68042110 ranked #4281 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68042110 ranks #4281 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6804, it ranks #5 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #9819 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68042110 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68042110 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 48.48% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹29.10 Crore in HSN Code 68042110 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹60.09 Cr exceeded exports of ₹30.99 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹29.10 Crore — ranking #9819 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 26.16% CAGR signals rising demand for Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones India's imports under HSN Code 68042110 have grown at 26.16% CAGR, reaching ₹60.09 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 68042110 contributes 5.51% of Sub-Chapter 6804 exports — ranked #5 Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6804, HSN Code 68042110 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 5.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.49% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6804 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 68042190: Other Abrasive Powders & Grains](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68042190/) | ₹218 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 68042210: Monolithic Articles of Natural Stone for Abrasives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68042210/) | ₹168 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 68041000: Millstones, Grindstones & Similar Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68041000/) | ₹61 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 68042290: Assorted Abrasive Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68042290/) | ₹54 Cr | | #5 | HSN Code 68042110: Abrasive Powder & Grain of Natural Stones (this hsn code) | ₹31 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 68043020: Artificial Stone Polishing Slabs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68043020/) | ₹12 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 68042220: Other Abrasive Articles of Natural Stone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68042220/) | ₹9 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 68042390: Other Artificial Abrasive Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68042390/) | ₹5 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 68043010: Natural Stone Polishing Slabs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68043010/) | ₹5 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 68042310: Artificial Stone Articles for Abrasives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68042310/) | < ₹1 Crore |