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# HSN Code 68128000: Fabricated Asbestos Fibres: Crocidolite

- [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 6812: Asbestos articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6812/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Of crocidolite | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 68128000 ?

It includes Other Lagging Compounds

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Fabricated Asbestos Fibres: Crocidolite?

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 Fabricated Asbestos Fibres: Crocidolite is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Fabricated Asbestos Fibres: Crocidolite; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Fabricated Asbestos Fibres: Crocidolite?

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 Fabricated Asbestos Fibres: Crocidolite?

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 Fabricated Asbestos Fibres: Crocidolite?

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 68128000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−25.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5519 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6812: 0.04% of its exports; import side 0.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6812: #7 of 21 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.16% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10193 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +133.33% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6812: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68128000

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. 6812 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6812 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.05 | #9496 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +80.00% | 0.15% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.09 | #9220 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −44.44% | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.05 | #9546 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.00% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9964 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +133.33% | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.07 | #9782 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −42.86% | 0.05% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.04 | #10146 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.00% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.07% | +0.02 | #10193 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.16%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68128000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.16% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 68128000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.16% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68128000 ranked #10193 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68128000 ranks #10193 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6812, it ranks #7 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #5519 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68128000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68128000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 133.33% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore in HSN Code 68128000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.03 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore — ranking #5519 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 68128000 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 6812 exports — ranked #7

Among the 21 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6812, HSN Code 68128000 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.07% share (rank #7).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6812

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 68129990: Other Asbestos Packing Joints & Gaskets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129990/) | ₹77 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 68129922: Asbestos Gaskets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129922/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 68129100: Asbestos Clothing & Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129100/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 68129911: Asbestos Lagging Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129911/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 68129919: Other Lagging Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129919/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 68129921: Asbestos Packing Joints](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129921/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | HSN Code 68128000: Fabricated Asbestos Fibres: Crocidolite (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 68129211: Paper, millboard and felt](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129211/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 68129219: Paper, millboard and felt — others](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129219/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 68129290: Compressed asbestos fibre jointing in sheets or rolls](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129290/) | Nil |