--- title: "HSN Code for Other Abrasive Powders & Grains | HSN 68042190 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 68042190 related to Other Abrasive Powders & Grains with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68042190/" --- # HSN Code 68042190: Other Abrasive Powders & Grains - [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 68042190 ? It includes Assorted Abrasive Articles ### How much GST applies to Other Abrasive Powders & Grains? Under HSN 68042190, Other Abrasive Powders & Grains attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Abrasive Powders & Grains? 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 Other Abrasive Powders & Grains? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Abrasive Powders & Grains? 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 Other Abrasive Powders & Grains is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Abrasive Powders & Grains; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68042190 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹218 Cr (+69.05% YoY) — 0.0059% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹277 Cr (−2.30% YoY) — 0.0046% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹60 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10381 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 6804: 38.66% of its exports; import side 11.49% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 6804: #1 of 10 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 9.19% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1755 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +69.05% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6804: 38.66% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68042190 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 | 128.31 | 0.0056% | — | 30.57% | 211.95 | 0.0059% | — | 13.12% | −83.64 | #1739 | | FY 2019-20 | 122.07 | 0.0055% | −4.86% | 23.74% | 197.87 | 0.0059% | −6.64% | 13.29% | −75.80 | #1793 | | FY 2020-21 | 125.60 | 0.0058% | +2.89% | 30.63% | 225.20 | 0.0077% | +13.81% | 13.29% | −99.60 | #1835 | | FY 2021-22 | 162.53 | 0.0052% | +29.40% | 34.26% | 297.21 | 0.0065% | +31.98% | 14.17% | −134.68 | #1853 | | FY 2022-23 | 138.88 | 0.0038% | −14.55% | 29.25% | 271.41 | 0.0047% | −8.68% | 12.22% | −132.53 | #2143 | | FY 2023-24 | 128.66 | 0.0036% | −7.36% | 27.75% | 283.81 | 0.0051% | +4.57% | 11.50% | −155.15 | #2277 | | FY 2024-25 | 217.50 | 0.0059% | +69.05% | 38.66% | 277.27 | 0.0046% | −2.30% | 11.49% | −59.77 | #1755 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 9.19%/yr, imports 4.58%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68042190 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 9.19% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 68042190 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.19% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹128.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹217.50 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 68042190 ranked #1755 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68042190 ranks #1755 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6804, it ranks #1 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #10381 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68042190 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68042190 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 69.05% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹59.77 Crore in HSN Code 68042190 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹277.27 Cr exceeded exports of ₹217.50 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹59.77 Crore — ranking #10381 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 4.58% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Abrasive Powders & Grains India's imports under HSN Code 68042190 have grown at 4.58% CAGR, reaching ₹277.27 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 68042190 contributes 38.66% of Sub-Chapter 6804 exports — ranked #1 Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6804, HSN Code 68042190 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 38.66% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.49% share (rank #3). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68042110/) | ₹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 |