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HSN Code 68132090: Other Asbestos Friction Materials

HSN Code 68132090 represents Other Asbestos Friction Materials under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Asbestos Friction Materials correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 68132090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Asbestos Friction Materials.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 68132090

HSN Code 68132090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Containing asbestos : Asbestos friction materials

Chapter

68 - Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

Sub Chapter

6813 - Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 68132090 not include?

Other Asbestos Friction Materials does not include products with the following descriptions.

Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials brake linings and pads

Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials other: asbestos friction materials

Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials other: other

Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials other: — not containing asbestos — other

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 68132090 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹2 Cr

−23.08% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

+385.00% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹1 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4514 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 6813

FY 2025-26

0.28%

Share of Sub-Chapter 6813’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.15% of Sub-Chapter 6813’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 6813

FY 2025-26

#4 of 8

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 6813

Import-side rank: #4 of 8

At a glance

−7.72%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#7649

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+217.78%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

0.28%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6813

Share of Sub-Chapter 6813 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 68132090

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #6175

Balance

+2.31

Exports

3.86 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.83% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

1.55 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.45% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6784

Balance

+1.76

Exports

2.30 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−40.41% YoY

0.51% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−65.16% YoY

0.21% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6916

Balance

+2.00

Exports

2.12 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−7.83% YoY

0.43% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−77.78% YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6904

Balance

+2.84

Exports

2.99 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+41.04% YoY

0.48% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+25.00% YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6537

Balance

+4.31

Exports

4.65 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+55.52% YoY

0.76% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+126.67% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8324

Balance

+0.54

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−80.65% YoY

0.13% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+5.88% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7251

Balance

+2.66

Exports

2.86 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+217.78% YoY

0.39% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−44.44% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #7649

Balance

+1.23

Exports

2.20 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−23.08% YoY

0.28% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+385.00% YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 6813

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−7.72% /yr

Imports

−6.48% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 6813 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹789.69 Cr

Import

₹654.64 Cr

Trade Balance

+135.05

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 68132090 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −7.72% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 68132090 have declined at a compound annual rate of −7.72% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.20 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 68132090 Ranked #7649 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 68132090 ranks #7649 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6813, it ranks #4 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #4514 of 12872.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 68132090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68132090 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 217.78% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1.23 Crore in HSN Code 68132090 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹2.20 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.97 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.23 Crore — ranking #4514 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −6.48% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Asbestos Friction Materials

India's imports under HSN Code 68132090 have grown at −6.48% CAGR, reaching ₹0.97 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 68132090 Contributes 0.28% of Sub-Chapter 6813 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6813, HSN Code 68132090 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.15% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 68132090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 68132090 ?

It includes Asbestos Textile Fabrics

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Asbestos Friction Materials is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Other Asbestos Friction Materials?

Under HSN 68132090, Other Asbestos Friction Materials attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Asbestos Friction Materials?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Asbestos Friction Materials?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Asbestos Friction 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.

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