--- title: "HSN Code for Articles of Plaster or Cement | HSN 68149030 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 68149030 related to Articles of Plaster or Cement with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68149030/" --- # HSN Code 68149030: Articles of Plaster or Cement - [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 : Micanite and all sorts of built up mica | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 68149030 ? It includes Other Cement Pipes & Articles ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade 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 Articles of Plaster or Cement? Under HSN 68149030, 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 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Articles of Plaster or Cement? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68149030 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−18.37% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4878 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 6814: 0.27% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 6814: #7 of 11 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -6.79% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #9000 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +182.86% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6814: 0.27% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68149030 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 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.50% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.61 | #8028 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +4.92% | 0.54% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.64 | #7999 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −45.31% | 0.35% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.35 | #8484 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +182.86% | 0.67% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.99 | #7986 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −44.44% | 0.45% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.55 | #8606 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −10.91% | 0.38% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.49 | #8809 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −18.37% | 0.27% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.40 | #9000 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -6.79%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68149030 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -6.79% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 68149030 have declined at a compound annual rate of -6.79% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.61 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.40 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 68149030 ranked #9000 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68149030 ranks #9000 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6814, it ranks #7 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #4878 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68149030 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68149030 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 182.86% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.40 Crore in HSN Code 68149030 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.40 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.40 Crore — ranking #4878 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 68149030 contributes 0.27% of Sub-Chapter 6814 exports — ranked #7 Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6814, HSN Code 68149030 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.27% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share. ## 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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | #8 | [HSN Code 68149010: Reinforced Cement Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68149010/) | < ₹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 |