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HSN Code 68042390: Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone

HSN Code 68042390 represents Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 68042390, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 68042390

HSN Code 68042390 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like : Of natural stone : Other

Chapter

68 - Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

Sub Chapter

6804 - Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting,hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 68042390 not include?

Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 68042110

Other millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like : Of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond : Diamond impregnated wheels

HSN Code 68042190

Other millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like : Of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond : Other

HSN Code 68042210

Other millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like : Of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics : Grinding wheels of synthetic abrasives

HSN Code 68042220

Other millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like : Of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics : Grinding wheels of other materials

HSN Code 68042290

Other millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like : Of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics : Other

HSN Code 68042310

Other millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like : Of natural stone : Grinding wheels made of natural stone

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 68042390 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹5 Cr

−7.88% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹55 Cr

+11.74% vs FY 2024-25

0.0008% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹50 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10312 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 6804

FY 2025-26

0.81%

Share of Sub-Chapter 6804’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 2.14% of Sub-Chapter 6804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 6804

FY 2025-26

#9 of 10

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 6804

Import-side rank: #6 of 10

At a glance

−11.63%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#6791

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+33.55%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.81%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6804

Share of Sub-Chapter 6804 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 68042390

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4814

Balance

−109.14

Exports

11.67 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

2.78% of Sub-Ch. 6804

Imports

120.81 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

— YoY

7.48% of Sub-Ch. 6804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5126

Balance

−98.55

Exports

9.12 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−21.85% YoY

1.77% of Sub-Ch. 6804

Imports

107.67 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

−10.88% YoY

7.23% of Sub-Ch. 6804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4825

Balance

−30.36

Exports

12.18 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+33.55% YoY

2.97% of Sub-Ch. 6804

Imports

42.54 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−60.49% YoY

2.51% of Sub-Ch. 6804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5043

Balance

−30.78

Exports

14.08 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+15.60% YoY

2.97% of Sub-Ch. 6804

Imports

44.86 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+5.45% YoY

2.14% of Sub-Ch. 6804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5013

Balance

−26.31

Exports

15.61 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+10.87% YoY

3.29% of Sub-Ch. 6804

Imports

41.92 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−6.55% YoY

1.89% of Sub-Ch. 6804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5721

Balance

−39.01

Exports

10.09 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−35.36% YoY

2.18% of Sub-Ch. 6804

Imports

49.10 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+17.13% YoY

1.99% of Sub-Ch. 6804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6532

Balance

−43.90

Exports

5.33 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−47.18% YoY

0.95% of Sub-Ch. 6804

Imports

49.23 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+0.26% YoY

2.04% of Sub-Ch. 6804

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #6791

Balance

−50.10

Exports

4.91 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−7.88% YoY

0.81% of Sub-Ch. 6804

Imports

55.01 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+11.74% YoY

2.14% of Sub-Ch. 6804

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−11.63% /yr

Imports

−10.63% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 6804 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹609.12 Cr

Import

₹2,565.76 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,956.64

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 68042390 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −11.63% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 68042390 have declined at a compound annual rate of −11.63% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.91 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 68042390 Ranked #6791 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 68042390 ranks #6791 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6804, it ranks #9 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #10312 of 12872.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 68042390 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68042390 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 33.55% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹50.10 Crore in HSN Code 68042390 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹55.01 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.91 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹50.10 Crore — ranking #10312 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −10.63% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone

India's imports under HSN Code 68042390 have grown at −10.63% CAGR, reaching ₹55.01 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 68042390 Contributes 0.81% of Sub-Chapter 6804 Exports — Ranked #9

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6804, HSN Code 68042390 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.81% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 2.14% share (rank #6).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 68042390 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 68042390 ?

It includes Millstones, Grindstones & Parts Made of Abrasive Materials

Any common misclassification issue with Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural 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.

How much GST applies to Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone?

Under HSN 68042390, Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Grinding Stones and Articles of Natural Stone?

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.

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