--- title: "HSN Code for Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods | HSN 69031000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 69031000 related to Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69031000/" --- # HSN Code 69031000: Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods - [Section 13: Guide to HSN Section 13](https://busy.in/hsn/section-13/) - [Chapter 69: Ceramic Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-69/) - [Sub-chapter 6903: Refractory Ceramic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6903/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Containing, by weight, more than 50% of free carbon | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 69031000 ? It includes Other Refractory Ceramic Goods ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods? 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 Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 69031000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹62 Cr (+9.56% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹23 Cr (+10.41% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹39 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2331 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 6903: 6.75% of its exports; import side 3.38% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 6903: #4 of 10 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #3336 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +16.55% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6903: 6.75% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 69031000 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. 6903 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6903 | 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 | 48.45 | 0.0013% | — | 5.00% | 14.13 | 0.0002% | — | 2.24% | +34.32 | #3518 | | FY 2023-24 | 56.47 | 0.0016% | +16.55% | 6.43% | 20.46 | 0.0004% | +44.80% | 2.80% | +36.01 | #3355 | | FY 2024-25 | 61.87 | 0.0017% | +9.56% | 6.75% | 22.59 | 0.0004% | +10.41% | 3.38% | +39.28 | #3336 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 69031000 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 69031000 India exported ₹61.87 Crore worth of Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 69031000 ranked #3336 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 69031000 ranks #3336 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6903, it ranks #4 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #2331 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 69031000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 69031000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 16.55% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹39.28 Crore in HSN Code 69031000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹61.87 Cr exceeded imports of ₹22.59 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹39.28 Crore — ranking #2331 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 69031000 contributes 6.75% of Sub-Chapter 6903 exports — ranked #4 Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6903, HSN Code 69031000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 6.75% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.38% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6903 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 69032090: Other Refractory Ceramic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69032090/) | ₹472 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 69039090: Miscellaneous Refractory Ceramic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69039090/) | ₹217 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 69032010: Alumina or Alumina-Silica Refractory Ceramic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69032010/) | ₹99 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 69031000: Free Carbon Ceramic Refractory Goods (this hsn code) | ₹62 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 69039040: Specialized Refractory Ceramic Components](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69039040/) | ₹45 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 69039030: Additional Ceramic Refractory Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69039030/) | ₹16 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 69039010: Other Refractory Ceramic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69039010/) | ₹5 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 69039020: Refractory Ceramic Constructional Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69039020/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 69031010: Vitrified Unglazed Ceramic Tiles (< 7cm Side)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69031010/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 69031090: Other Unglazed Ceramic Tiles (< 7cm Side)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69031090/) | Nil |