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# HSN Code 68159100: Asbestos and Similar 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 6815: Stone/mineral articles, carbon fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6815/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other articles : Containing magnesite, magnesia in the form of periclase, dolomite including in the form of dolime, or chromite | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 68159100 ?

It includes Miscellaneous Lagging Compounds

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Asbestos and Similar 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Asbestos and Similar Articles?

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 and Similar 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.

### How much GST applies to Asbestos and Similar Articles?

Under HSN 68159100, Asbestos and Similar Articles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Asbestos and Similar Articles?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 68159100 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹35 Cr (+50.80% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹530 Cr (−32.91% YoY) — 0.0087% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹496 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11889 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6815: 3.12% of its exports; import side 18.47%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6815: #5 of 13 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 22.67% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4121 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +519.52% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6815: 3.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 68159100

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 | 10.20 | 0.0004% | — | 1.09% | 1,047.67 | 0.0292% | — | 39.61% | −1,037.47 | #4969 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.37 | 0.0002% | −66.96% | 0.42% | 571.07 | 0.0171% | −45.49% | 26.29% | −567.70 | #6316 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.92 | 0.0001% | −13.35% | 0.32% | 456.72 | 0.0157% | −20.02% | 30.58% | −453.80 | #6591 |
| FY 2021-22 | 18.09 | 0.0006% | +519.52% | 1.47% | 784.78 | 0.0172% | +71.83% | 35.87% | −766.69 | #4719 |
| FY 2022-23 | 22.66 | 0.0006% | +25.26% | 2.26% | 957.75 | 0.0167% | +22.04% | 37.32% | −935.09 | #4536 |
| FY 2023-24 | 23.05 | 0.0006% | +1.72% | 2.23% | 790.49 | 0.0141% | −17.46% | 34.58% | −767.44 | #4565 |
| FY 2024-25 | 34.76 | 0.0009% | +50.80% | 3.12% | 530.33 | 0.0087% | −32.91% | 18.47% | −495.57 | #4121 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 22.67%/yr, imports -10.73%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 68159100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 22.67% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 68159100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 22.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹10.20 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹34.76 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68159100 ranked #4121 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 68159100 ranks #4121 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6815, it ranks #5 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #11889 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 68159100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 68159100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 519.52% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹495.57 Crore in HSN Code 68159100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹530.33 Cr exceeded exports of ₹34.76 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹495.57 Crore — ranking #11889 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -10.73% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Asbestos and Similar Articles

India's imports under HSN Code 68159100 have grown at -10.73% CAGR, reaching ₹530.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 68159100 contributes 3.12% of Sub-Chapter 6815 exports — ranked #5

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6815, HSN Code 68159100 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 3.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 18.47% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹35 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 68151100: Articles of Asbestos Cement](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68151100/) | ₹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 |