--- title: "HSN Code for Asbestos Cement Pipes | HSN 68149050 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 68149050 related to Asbestos Cement Pipes with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68149050/" --- # HSN Code 68149050: Asbestos Cement Pipes - [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 : Moulded glass bonded or glass bonded mica | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 68149050 ? It includes Articles of Asbestos Cement ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Asbestos Cement Pipes is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Asbestos Cement Pipes; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Asbestos Cement Pipes? 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 Asbestos Cement Pipes? Under HSN 68149050, Asbestos Cement Pipes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Asbestos Cement Pipes? 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 Asbestos Cement Pipes? 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 Asbestos Cement Pipes? 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 68149050 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7219 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 6814: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.01% ### Key metrics - Peak growth year: +128.57% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6814: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68149050 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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.21% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.22% | −0.03 | #8841 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +128.57% | 0.32% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.48 | #8606 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.92% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 0.00 | #10292 | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.03 | — | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68149050 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 68149050 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Asbestos Cement Pipes in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68149050 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68149050 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 128.57% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.03 Crore in HSN Code 68149050 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.03 Crore — ranking #7219 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ## 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](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 | | — | HSN Code 68149050: Asbestos Cement Pipes (this hsn code) | Nil |