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# HSN Code 68118910: Asbestos-Cement Articles: Tubes & Pipes

- [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 6811: Asbestos-cement articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6811/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Not containing asbestos : Other articles : Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 68118910 ?

It includes Asbestos Clothing & Accessories

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Asbestos-Cement Articles: Tubes & Pipes?

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 Asbestos-Cement Articles: Tubes & Pipes?

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 Asbestos-Cement Articles: Tubes & Pipes?

Under HSN 68118910, Asbestos-Cement Articles: Tubes & Pipes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Asbestos-Cement Articles: Tubes & Pipes?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Asbestos-Cement Articles: Tubes & Pipes is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Asbestos-Cement Articles: Tubes & Pipes; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68118910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (−25.15% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4425 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6811: 0.51% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6811: #6 of 14 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 32.60% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8039 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +866.67% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6811: 0.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68118910

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. 6811 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6811 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.22% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.55% | −0.12 | #8711 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.96% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +14.29% | 0.67% | −0.37 | #9613 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +866.67% | 0.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −70.00% | 0.25% | +0.17 | #8627 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +224.14% | 0.48% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +166.67% | 0.52% | +0.62 | #8038 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.43 | 0.0000% | +52.13% | 0.57% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −71.88% | 0.14% | +1.34 | #7783 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.67 | 0.0000% | +16.78% | 0.71% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.78% | 0.04% | +1.65 | #7755 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.25 | 0.0000% | −25.15% | 0.51% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.25 | #8039 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 32.60%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68118910 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 32.60% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 68118910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 32.60% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68118910 ranked #8039 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68118910 ranks #8039 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6811, it ranks #6 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #4425 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68118910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68118910 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 866.67% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.25 Crore in HSN Code 68118910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.25 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.25 Crore — ranking #4425 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 68118910 contributes 0.51% of Sub-Chapter 6811 exports — ranked #6

Among the 14 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6811, HSN Code 68118910 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6811

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 68118200: Other Articles of Natural Stone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68118200/) | ₹219 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 68118990: Other Asbestos-Cement Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68118990/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 68118100: Knotted Netting of Pebbles, Gravel and Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68118100/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 68114010: Containing asbestos- cement sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68114010/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 68114090: Other Worked Monumental or Building Stone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68114090/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 68118910: Asbestos-Cement Articles: Tubes & Pipes (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 68114020: Worked Monumental or Building Stone: Granite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68114020/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 68111000: Asbestos-Cement Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68111000/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 68112010: Asbestos-Cement Tiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68112010/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 68112020: Other Asbestos-Cement Sheets/Panels/Tiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68112020/) | — |