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# HSN Code 68062000: Articles of Expanded Mineral Materials

- [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 6806: Mineral wools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6806/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 68062000 ?

It includes Other Articles of Asphalt or Similar Material (Rolls)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Articles of Expanded Mineral Materials?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Articles of Expanded Mineral Materials is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Articles of Expanded Mineral Materials?

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 Articles of Expanded Mineral Materials?

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 Articles of Expanded Mineral Materials?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68062000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹15 Cr (−12.43% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹95 Cr (+16.15% YoY) — 0.0016% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹81 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10624 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6806: 4.48% of its exports; import side 13.73%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6806: #3 of 3 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.51% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5301 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +66.03% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6806: 4.48% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68062000

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. 6806 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6806 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 8.89 | 0.0004% | — | 3.24% | 73.84 | 0.0021% | — | 20.03% | −64.95 | #5131 |
| FY 2019-20 | 14.76 | 0.0007% | +66.03% | 4.81% | 51.02 | 0.0015% | −30.90% | 15.93% | −36.26 | #4517 |
| FY 2020-21 | 11.46 | 0.0005% | −22.36% | 5.22% | 61.04 | 0.0021% | +19.64% | 19.92% | −49.58 | #4893 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.21 | 0.0004% | +15.27% | 5.08% | 54.54 | 0.0012% | −10.65% | 13.97% | −41.33 | #5125 |
| FY 2022-23 | 21.37 | 0.0006% | +61.77% | 6.71% | 90.50 | 0.0016% | +65.93% | 12.67% | −69.13 | #4592 |
| FY 2023-24 | 16.57 | 0.0005% | −22.46% | 4.83% | 81.80 | 0.0015% | −9.61% | 13.39% | −65.23 | #5028 |
| FY 2024-25 | 14.51 | 0.0004% | −12.43% | 4.48% | 95.01 | 0.0016% | +16.15% | 13.73% | −80.50 | #5301 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.51%/yr, imports 4.29%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68062000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.51% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 68062000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.51% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹8.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68062000 ranked #5301 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68062000 ranks #5301 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6806, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #10624 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68062000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68062000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 66.03% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹80.50 Crore in HSN Code 68062000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹95.01 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.51 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹80.50 Crore — ranking #10624 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.29% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Articles of Expanded Mineral Materials

India's imports under HSN Code 68062000 have grown at 4.29% CAGR, reaching ₹95.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68062000 contributes 4.48% of Sub-Chapter 6806 exports — ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6806, HSN Code 68062000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 4.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 13.73% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6806

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 68069000: Other Articles of Mineral Wool and Expanded Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68069000/) | ₹163 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 68061000: Articles of Slag Wool, Rock Wool or Similar Mineral Wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68061000/) | ₹147 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 68062000: Articles of Expanded Mineral Materials (this hsn code) | ₹15 Cr |