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# HSN Code 68129100: Asbestos Clothing & Accessories

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 68129100 ?

It includes Asbestos Packing Joints

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Asbestos Clothing & Accessories?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Asbestos Clothing & Accessories?

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 Asbestos Clothing & Accessories?

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 Asbestos Clothing & Accessories?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Asbestos Clothing & Accessories is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Asbestos Clothing & Accessories; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68129100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+163.64% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (+945.45% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4570 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6812: 2.39% of its exports; import side 7.73%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6812: #3 of 21 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 58.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7588 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +633.33% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6812: 2.39% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68129100

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% | — | 0.21% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.52% | −0.20 | #9066 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +23.08% | 0.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +60.61% | 4.29% | −0.37 | #8954 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −62.50% | 0.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.04% | 1.41% | −0.12 | #9473 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +633.33% | 0.64% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −27.78% | 1.04% | +0.31 | #8658 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +9.09% | 0.61% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +61.54% | 2.04% | +0.27 | #8713 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +60.42% | 1.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −47.62% | 0.92% | +0.66 | #8466 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.03 | 0.0001% | +163.64% | 2.39% | 1.15 | 0.0000% | +945.45% | 7.73% | +0.88 | #7588 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 58.10%/yr, imports 23.13%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68129100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 58.10% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 68129100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 58.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68129100 ranked #7588 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68129100 ranks #7588 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6812, it ranks #3 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #4570 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68129100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68129100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 633.33% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.88 Crore in HSN Code 68129100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.03 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.15 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.88 Crore — ranking #4570 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 23.13% CAGR signals rising demand for Asbestos Clothing & Accessories

India's imports under HSN Code 68129100 have grown at 23.13% CAGR, reaching ₹1.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68129100 contributes 2.39% of Sub-Chapter 6812 exports — ranked #3

Among the 21 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6812, HSN Code 68129100 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 2.39% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.73% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68128000/) | < ₹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 |