HSN Code 68138100: Special Articles of Plaster or Cement

HSN Code 68138100 represents Special Articles of Plaster or Cement under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Special Articles of Plaster or Cement correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 68138100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Special Articles of Plaster or Cement.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 68138100

HSN Code 68138100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Not containing asbestos : Brake linings and pads

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 68138100 not include?

Special Articles of Plaster or Cement 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 68138100 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹566 Cr

+3.12% vs FY 2023-24

0.0154% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹71 Cr

+13.20% vs FY 2023-24

0.0012% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹495 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #644 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 6813

FY 2024-25

76.59%

Share of Sub-Chapter 6813’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 15.82% of Sub-Chapter 6813’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 6813

FY 2024-25

#1 of 8

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 8

At a glance

8.03%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#899

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+23.05%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

76.59%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6813

Share of Sub-Chapter 6813 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 68138100

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #866

Balance

+277.86

Exports

356.01 ₹ Cr

0.0156% share

YoY

76.74% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

78.15 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

YoY

22.49% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #869

Balance

+300.08

Exports

353.78 ₹ Cr

0.0161% share

−0.63% YoY

78.92% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

53.70 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−31.29% YoY

20.52% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #834

Balance

+344.76

Exports

390.98 ₹ Cr

0.0182% share

+10.52% YoY

78.53% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

46.22 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−13.93% YoY

17.62% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #896

Balance

+431.19

Exports

481.10 ₹ Cr

0.0153% share

+23.05% YoY

77.37% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

49.91 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+7.98% YoY

16.60% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #962

Balance

+425.67

Exports

475.06 ₹ Cr

0.0131% share

−1.26% YoY

78.13% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

49.39 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−1.04% YoY

15.75% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #869

Balance

+485.82

Exports

548.72 ₹ Cr

0.0152% share

+15.51% YoY

79.29% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

62.90 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+27.35% YoY

17.71% of Sub-Ch. 6813

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #899

Balance

+494.62

Exports

565.82 ₹ Cr

0.0154% share

+3.12% YoY

76.59% of Sub-Ch. 6813

Imports

71.20 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+13.20% YoY

15.82% of Sub-Ch. 6813

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

8.03% /yr

Imports

−1.54% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 6813 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹738.77 Cr

Import

₹450.01 Cr

Trade Balance

+288.76

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 68138100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.03% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 68138100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.03% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹356.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹565.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 68138100 Ranked #899 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68138100 ranks #899 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6813, it ranks #1 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #644 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 68138100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68138100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 23.05% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹494.62 Crore in HSN Code 68138100 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹565.82 Cr exceeded imports of ₹71.20 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹494.62 Crore — ranking #644 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −1.54% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Special Articles of Plaster or Cement

India's imports under HSN Code 68138100 have grown at −1.54% CAGR, reaching ₹71.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 68138100 Contributes 76.59% of Sub-Chapter 6813 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6813, HSN Code 68138100 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 76.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.82% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 68138100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 68138100 ?

It includes Other Asbestos Textile Articles

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Special Articles of Plaster or Cement?

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

How much GST applies to Special Articles of Plaster or Cement?

Under HSN 68138100, Special Articles of Plaster or Cement attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Special Articles of Plaster or Cement?

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 Special Articles of Plaster or Cement is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Special Articles of Plaster or Cement; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Special Articles of Plaster or Cement?

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

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.