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# HSN Code 68080000: Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial Stone

- [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 6808: Cement/agglomerated vegetable panels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6808/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 68080000 ?

It includes Articles of Natural or Artificial Stone for Building

### Any common misclassification issue with Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial Stone?

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 Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial Stone?

Under HSN 68080000, Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial Stone attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial Stone is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial Stone; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial Stone?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68080000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹9 Cr (+23.52% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹22 Cr (+40.44% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹13 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9246 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6808: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6808: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5916 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +72.49% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6808: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68080000

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. 6808 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6808 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.99 | 0.0002% | — | 100.00% | 31.90 | 0.0009% | — | 100.00% | −26.91 | #5857 |
| FY 2019-20 | 6.14 | 0.0003% | +23.05% | 100.00% | 16.05 | 0.0005% | −49.69% | 100.00% | −9.91 | #5603 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.01 | 0.0002% | −18.40% | 100.00% | 16.90 | 0.0006% | +5.30% | 100.00% | −11.89 | #5940 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.18 | 0.0002% | +23.35% | 100.00% | 13.86 | 0.0003% | −17.99% | 100.00% | −7.68 | #6095 |
| FY 2022-23 | 10.66 | 0.0003% | +72.49% | 100.00% | 30.07 | 0.0005% | +116.96% | 100.00% | −19.41 | #5548 |
| FY 2023-24 | 7.27 | 0.0002% | −31.80% | 100.00% | 15.53 | 0.0003% | −48.35% | 100.00% | −8.26 | #6111 |
| FY 2024-25 | 8.98 | 0.0002% | +23.52% | 100.00% | 21.81 | 0.0004% | +40.44% | 100.00% | −12.83 | #5916 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.29%/yr, imports -6.14%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68080000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.29% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 68080000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.29% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68080000 ranked #5916 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68080000 ranks #5916 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6808, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #9246 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68080000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68080000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 72.49% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹12.83 Crore in HSN Code 68080000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹21.81 Cr exceeded exports of ₹8.98 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹12.83 Crore — ranking #9246 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -6.14% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial Stone

India's imports under HSN Code 68080000 have grown at -6.14% CAGR, reaching ₹21.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68080000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 6808 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6808, HSN Code 68080000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6808

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 68080000: Abrasive Powder & Grain of Artificial Stone (this hsn code) | ₹9 Cr |