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# HSN Code 69072100: Low-Absorption Tiles (0.5% or Less)

- [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 6907: Unglazed ceramic tiles & mosaics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6907/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, other than those of sub-headings 6907 30 and 6907 40: Of a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5% | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 69072100 ?

It includes Pressed or Molded Glassware

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Low-Absorption Tiles (0.5% or Less)?

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 Low-Absorption Tiles (0.5% or Less)?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Low-Absorption Tiles (0.5% or Less) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Low-Absorption Tiles (0.5% or Less); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Low-Absorption Tiles (0.5% or Less)?

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 Low-Absorption Tiles (0.5% or Less)?

Under HSN 69072100, Low-Absorption Tiles (0.5% or Less) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 69072100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹15,269 Cr (−7.56% YoY) — 0.4149% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹206 Cr (+13.60% YoY) — 0.0034% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹15,062 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #20 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6907: 84.57% of its exports; import side 69.43%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6907: #1 of 11 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 24.76% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #24 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +53.55% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6907: 84.57% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 69072100

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. 6907 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6907 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4,049.89 | 0.1772% | — | 53.68% | 164.25 | 0.0046% | — | 49.17% | +3,885.64 | #70 |
| FY 2019-20 | 6,218.72 | 0.2825% | +53.55% | 61.98% | 149.98 | 0.0045% | −8.69% | 52.38% | +6,068.74 | #37 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7,933.53 | 0.3689% | +27.58% | 65.55% | 93.57 | 0.0032% | −37.61% | 55.13% | +7,839.96 | #35 |
| FY 2021-22 | 9,259.64 | 0.2951% | +16.72% | 72.63% | 112.88 | 0.0025% | +20.64% | 57.29% | +9,146.76 | #43 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12,366.86 | 0.3416% | +33.56% | 77.45% | 151.77 | 0.0026% | +34.45% | 60.09% | +12,215.09 | #30 |
| FY 2023-24 | 16,517.27 | 0.4565% | +33.56% | 81.87% | 181.64 | 0.0032% | +19.68% | 66.61% | +16,335.63 | #23 |
| FY 2024-25 | 15,268.58 | 0.4149% | −7.56% | 84.57% | 206.34 | 0.0034% | +13.60% | 69.43% | +15,062.24 | #24 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 24.76%/yr, imports 3.88%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 69072100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 24.76% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 69072100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.76% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4,049.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15,268.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 69072100 ranked #24 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 69072100 ranks #24 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6907, it ranks #1 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #20 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 69072100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 69072100 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 53.55% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹15,062.24 Crore in HSN Code 69072100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹15,268.58 Cr exceeded imports of ₹206.34 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹15,062.24 Crore — ranking #20 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.88% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Low-Absorption Tiles (0.5% or Less)

India's imports under HSN Code 69072100 have grown at 3.88% CAGR, reaching ₹206.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 69072100 contributes 84.57% of Sub-Chapter 6907 exports — ranked #1

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6907, HSN Code 69072100 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 84.57% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 69.43% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6907

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 69072100: Low-Absorption Tiles (0.5% or Less) (this hsn code) | ₹15,269 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 69072300: Other Glass Packaging Items](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69072300/) | ₹1,726 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 69072200: Glass Containers of Glass for Packaging](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69072200/) | ₹1,005 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 69074000: Other Unglazed Ceramic Tiles (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69074000/) | ₹29 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 69073000: Finishing ceramics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69073000/) | ₹25 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 69073010: Pressed or Molded Glassware](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69073010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 69074010: Glass Beads and Marbles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69074010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 69071010: Ceramic Mosaic Cubes (Other than 6907 39)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69071010/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 69071090: Vitrified Unglazed Ceramic Tiles (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69071090/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 69079010: Lead Crystal Drinking Glasses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69079010/) | — |