--- title: "HSN Code for Reinforced Cement Articles | HSN 68149010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 68149010 related to Reinforced Cement Articles with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68149010/" --- # HSN Code 68149010: Reinforced Cement Articles - [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 6814: Worked Mica Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6814/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Mica stacked units | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 68149010 ? It includes Other Articles of Plaster or Cement ### How much GST applies to Reinforced Cement Articles? Under HSN 68149010, Reinforced Cement Articles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Reinforced Cement Articles? 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 Reinforced Cement Articles? 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 Reinforced Cement Articles is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Reinforced Cement Articles; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Reinforced Cement Articles? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Reinforced Cement Articles? 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 68149010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−45.16% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1 Cr (+78.38% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #7967 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 6814: 0.11% of its exports; import side 0.65% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 6814: #8 of 11 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -25.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #9502 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +6,200.00% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6814: 0.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68149010 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. 6814 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6814 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1.00 | 0.0000% | — | 0.82% | 1.06 | 0.0000% | — | 1.02% | −0.06 | #7626 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.00% | 0.01% | 1.28 | 0.0000% | +20.75% | 1.12% | −1.27 | #9870 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6,200.00% | 0.62% | 2.03 | 0.0001% | +58.59% | 1.83% | −1.40 | #8056 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −31.75% | 0.29% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −69.46% | 0.53% | −0.19 | #8679 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −67.44% | 0.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.03% | 0.09% | +0.01 | #9481 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +121.43% | 0.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +469.23% | 0.42% | −0.43 | #9158 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −45.16% | 0.11% | 1.32 | 0.0000% | +78.38% | 0.65% | −1.15 | #9502 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -25.57%/yr, imports 3.72%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68149010 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -25.57% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 68149010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -25.57% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.00 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.17 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 68149010 ranked #9502 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68149010 ranks #9502 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6814, it ranks #8 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #7967 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68149010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68149010 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 6,200.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.15 Crore in HSN Code 68149010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.32 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.15 Crore — ranking #7967 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 3.72% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Reinforced Cement Articles India's imports under HSN Code 68149010 have grown at 3.72% CAGR, reaching ₹1.32 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 68149010 contributes 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 6814 exports — ranked #8 Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6814, HSN Code 68149010 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.65% share (rank #6). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6814 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 68141090: Other Asbestos Textile Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68141090/) | ₹70 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 68149090: Miscellaneous Cement Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68149090/) | ₹57 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 68141020: Other Asbestos Textile Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68141020/) | ₹8 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 68141030: Asbestos Felt and Yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68141030/) | ₹5 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 68149040: Other Articles of Plaster or Cement](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68149040/) | ₹5 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 68141010: Asbestos Textile Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68141010/) | ₹3 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 68149030: Articles of Plaster or Cement](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68149030/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #8 | HSN Code 68149010: Reinforced Cement Articles (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | #9 | [HSN Code 68149060: Other Cement Pipes & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68149060/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 68149020: Other Reinforced Cement Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68149020/) | Nil |