HSN Code 68061000: Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool

HSN Code 68061000 represents Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 68061000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 68061000

HSN Code 68061000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

6806 - Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 68061000 not include?

Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 68062000

Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 68061000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹147 Cr

−7.78% vs FY 2023-24

0.0040% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹154 Cr

+47.86% vs FY 2023-24

0.0025% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹7 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8816 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 6806

FY 2024-25

45.31%

Share of Sub-Chapter 6806’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 22.21% of Sub-Chapter 6806’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 6806

FY 2024-25

#2 of 3

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 6806

Import-side rank: #2 of 3

At a glance

−2.66%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#2179

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+28.96%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

45.31%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6806

Share of Sub-Chapter 6806 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 68061000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1461

Balance

+125.90

Exports

172.60 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

— YoY

62.91% of Sub-Ch. 6806

Imports

46.70 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

— YoY

12.67% of Sub-Ch. 6806

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1401

Balance

+138.84

Exports

181.67 ₹ Cr

0.0083% share

+5.25% YoY

59.24% of Sub-Ch. 6806

Imports

42.83 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−8.29% YoY

13.37% of Sub-Ch. 6806

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1930

Balance

+42.63

Exports

113.89 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

−37.31% YoY

51.90% of Sub-Ch. 6806

Imports

71.26 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+66.38% YoY

23.25% of Sub-Ch. 6806

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1963

Balance

+62.09

Exports

146.87 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

+28.96% YoY

56.45% of Sub-Ch. 6806

Imports

84.78 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+18.97% YoY

21.71% of Sub-Ch. 6806

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2025

Balance

+47.74

Exports

154.06 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

+4.90% YoY

48.37% of Sub-Ch. 6806

Imports

106.32 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+25.41% YoY

14.89% of Sub-Ch. 6806

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2038

Balance

+55.21

Exports

159.19 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

+3.33% YoY

46.39% of Sub-Ch. 6806

Imports

103.98 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−2.20% YoY

17.02% of Sub-Ch. 6806

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2179

Balance

−6.94

Exports

146.80 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

−7.78% YoY

45.31% of Sub-Ch. 6806

Imports

153.74 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+47.86% YoY

22.21% of Sub-Ch. 6806

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−2.66% /yr

Imports

21.97% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 6806 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹324.02 Cr

Import

₹692.22 Cr

Trade Balance

−368.20

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 68061000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −2.66% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 68061000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −2.66% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹172.60 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹146.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 68061000 Ranked #2179 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68061000 ranks #2179 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6806, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #8816 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 68061000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68061000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 28.96% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹6.94 Crore in HSN Code 68061000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹153.74 Cr exceeded exports of ₹146.80 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.94 Crore — ranking #8816 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 21.97% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool

India's imports under HSN Code 68061000 have grown at 21.97% CAGR, reaching ₹153.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 68061000 Contributes 45.31% of Sub-Chapter 6806 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6806, HSN Code 68061000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 45.31% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 22.21% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 68061000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 68061000 ?

It includes Articles of Asphalt or Similar Material (Rolls)

How should mixed supplies be billed when Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool?

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 Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool?

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 Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool?

Under HSN 68061000, Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.