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# HSN Code 68053000: Bonded Abrasive Products

- [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 6805: Natural/synthetic abrasive powders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6805/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On a base of other materials | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 68053000 ?

It includes Other Articles of Mineral Wool and Expanded Materials

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Bonded Abrasive Products?

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 Bonded Abrasive Products?

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

### How much GST applies to Bonded Abrasive Products?

Under HSN 68053000, Bonded Abrasive Products attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Bonded Abrasive Products is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Bonded Abrasive Products?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Bonded Abrasive Products?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68053000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹24 Cr (+12.02% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹285 Cr (−0.26% YoY) — 0.0047% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹261 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11506 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6805: 35.28% of its exports; import side 25.20%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6805: #2 of 8 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 11.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4630 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +37.02% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6805: 35.28% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68053000

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. 6805 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6805 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 12.46 | 0.0005% | — | 33.91% | 130.68 | 0.0036% | — | 23.79% | −118.22 | #4734 |
| FY 2019-20 | 14.02 | 0.0006% | +12.52% | 30.09% | 145.51 | 0.0043% | +11.35% | 26.51% | −131.49 | #4578 |
| FY 2020-21 | 19.21 | 0.0009% | +37.02% | 44.50% | 143.35 | 0.0049% | −1.48% | 23.64% | −124.14 | #4243 |
| FY 2021-22 | 20.86 | 0.0007% | +8.59% | 38.00% | 201.17 | 0.0044% | +40.33% | 22.45% | −180.31 | #4542 |
| FY 2022-23 | 19.69 | 0.0005% | −5.61% | 36.95% | 248.83 | 0.0043% | +23.69% | 25.55% | −229.14 | #4689 |
| FY 2023-24 | 21.22 | 0.0006% | +7.77% | 35.38% | 285.29 | 0.0051% | +14.65% | 26.15% | −264.07 | #4698 |
| FY 2024-25 | 23.77 | 0.0006% | +12.02% | 35.28% | 284.55 | 0.0047% | −0.26% | 25.20% | −260.78 | #4630 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 11.37%/yr, imports 13.85%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68053000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 11.37% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 68053000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹12.46 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹23.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68053000 ranked #4630 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68053000 ranks #4630 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6805, it ranks #2 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #11506 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68053000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68053000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 37.02% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹260.78 Crore in HSN Code 68053000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹284.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹23.77 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹260.78 Crore — ranking #11506 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.85% CAGR signals rising demand for Bonded Abrasive Products

India's imports under HSN Code 68053000 have grown at 13.85% CAGR, reaching ₹284.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68053000 contributes 35.28% of Sub-Chapter 6805 exports — ranked #2

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6805, HSN Code 68053000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 35.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 25.20% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6805

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 68051010: Millstones, Grindstones & Parts Made of Abrasive Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68051010/) | ₹29 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 68053000: Bonded Abrasive Products (this hsn code) | ₹24 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 68052040: Abrasive Grinding Discs and Wheels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68052040/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 68051090: Other Millstone & Grindstone Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68051090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 68052090: Other Abrasive Grinding Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68052090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 68052010: Abrasive Grinding Wheels & Stones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68052010/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 68052030: Abrasive Honing & Polishing Stones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68052030/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 68052020: Abrasive Sawing Stones & Wheels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68052020/) | < ₹1 Crore |