--- title: "HSN Code for Articles of Asbestos Cement | HSN 68151100 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 68151100 related to Articles of Asbestos Cement with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68151100/" --- # HSN Code 68151100: Articles of Asbestos 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 6815: Stone/mineral articles, carbon fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6815/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Carbon fibres; articles of carbon fibres for non-electrical uses; other articles of graphite or other carbon for non-electrical uses: Carbon fibres | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 68151100 ? It includes Other Articles of Asbestos ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Articles of Asbestos Cement? 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 Articles of Asbestos 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 much GST applies to Articles of Asbestos Cement? Under HSN 68151100, Articles of Asbestos Cement attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Articles of Asbestos Cement? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Articles of Asbestos Cement is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Articles of Asbestos Cement; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68151100 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹26 Cr (−49.78% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹556 Cr (+53.55% YoY) — 0.0092% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹530 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11938 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 6815: 2.35% of its exports; import side 19.38% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 6815: #6 of 13 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #4508 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +15.68% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6815: 2.35% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68151100 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. 6815 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6815 | 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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | 45.08 | 0.0012% | — | 4.49% | 381.29 | 0.0066% | — | 14.86% | −336.21 | #3625 | | FY 2023-24 | 52.15 | 0.0014% | +15.68% | 5.04% | 362.37 | 0.0065% | −4.96% | 15.85% | −310.22 | #3474 | | FY 2024-25 | 26.19 | 0.0007% | −49.78% | 2.35% | 556.42 | 0.0092% | +53.55% | 19.38% | −530.23 | #4508 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68151100 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 68151100 India exported ₹26.19 Crore worth of Articles of Asbestos Cement in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 68151100 ranked #4508 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68151100 ranks #4508 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6815, it ranks #6 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #11938 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68151100 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68151100 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 15.68% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹530.23 Crore in HSN Code 68151100 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹556.42 Cr exceeded exports of ₹26.19 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹530.23 Crore — ranking #11938 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 68151100 contributes 2.35% of Sub-Chapter 6815 exports — ranked #6 Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6815, HSN Code 68151100 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.35% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 19.38% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6815 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 68159990: Miscellaneous Lagging Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68159990/) | ₹837 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 68151300: Articles of Asbestos Mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68151300/) | ₹83 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 68151900: Other Articles of Asbestos](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68151900/) | ₹70 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 68151200: Other Asbestos Cement Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68151200/) | ₹41 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 68159100: Asbestos and Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68159100/) | ₹35 Cr | | #6 | HSN Code 68151100: Articles of Asbestos Cement (this hsn code) | ₹26 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 68159910: Lagging Compounds of Asbestos](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68159910/) | ₹23 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 68159920: Other Lagging Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68159920/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #9 | [HSN Code 68152000: Asbestos Textile and Millboard Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68152000/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 68151010: Other Non-Electrical Graphite/Carbon Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68151010/) | Nil |