--- title: "6803 HSN Code | HSN Code for Worked slate articles in India" description: "Know more about 6803 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 6803 covering Worked slate articles." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6803/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 6803: Worked slate articles Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate Part of [Chapter 68: Stone, Cement & Plaster Items](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-68/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 68030000 | [Slate Building Stone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68030000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 6803 It includes Worked slate articles ### Any special steps when selling Worked slate articles through an e‑commerce platform? Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Worked slate articles? Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Worked slate articles? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Worked slate articles is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Worked slate articles? Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly. ### Do spares or accessories of Worked slate articles follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹158 Cr (+2.39% YoY) — 0.0043% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1 Cr (+152.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹157 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #355 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 68: 0.84% of its exports; import side 0.01% - Rank within Chapter 68: #9 of 15 by export value; import-side #15 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 8.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #751 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +35.46% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Ch. 68: 0.84% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 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 Ch. 68 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 68 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 94.23 | 0.0041% | — | 0.85% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +93.59 | #728 | | FY 2019-20 | 92.29 | 0.0042% | −2.06% | 0.77% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −48.44% | 0.01% | +91.96 | #736 | | FY 2020-21 | 125.02 | 0.0058% | +35.46% | 0.91% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6.06% | 0.01% | +124.67 | #680 | | FY 2021-22 | 152.67 | 0.0049% | +22.12% | 0.90% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.71% | 0.01% | +152.23 | #710 | | FY 2022-23 | 161.61 | 0.0045% | +5.86% | 0.94% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +52.27% | 0.01% | +160.94 | #724 | | FY 2023-24 | 154.29 | 0.0043% | −4.53% | 0.90% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.30% | 0.00% | +153.89 | #736 | | FY 2024-25 | 157.97 | 0.0043% | +2.39% | 0.84% | 1.01 | 0.0000% | +152.50% | 0.01% | +156.96 | #751 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 8.99%/yr, imports 7.90%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 8.99% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.99% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹94.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹157.97 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 ranked #751 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 ranks #751 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 68, it ranks #9 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #355 of 1233. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 35.46% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹156.96 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹157.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹156.96 Crore — ranking #355 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 7.90% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Worked slate articles India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 have grown at 7.90% CAGR, reaching ₹1.01 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 contributes 0.84% of Chapter 68 exports — ranked #9 Among the 15 sub-chapters under Chapter 68, HSN Sub-Chapter 6803 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.84% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #15). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 68 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6802: Worked monumental or building stone](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6802/) | ₹9,826 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6810: Cement articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6810/) | ₹5,124 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6815: Stone/mineral articles, carbon fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6815/) | ₹1,115 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6813: Brake friction materials](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6813/) | ₹739 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6804: Grindstones & sharpening tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6804/) | ₹563 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6806: Mineral wools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6806/) | ₹324 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6811: Asbestos-cement articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6811/) | ₹247 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6801: Natural stone setts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6801/) | ₹205 Cr | | #9 | HSN Sub-Chapter 6803: Worked slate articles (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹158 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6814: Worked Mica Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6814/) | ₹150 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 6801 | [Natural stone setts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6801/) | | 6802 | [Worked monumental or building stone](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6802/) | | 6804 | [Grindstones & sharpening tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6804/) | | 6805 | [Natural/synthetic abrasive powders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6805/) | | 6806 | [Mineral wools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6806/) | | 6807 | [Articles Of Asphalt, Petroleum Bitumen](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6807/) | | 6808 | [Cement/agglomerated vegetable panels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6808/) | | 6809 | [Plaster articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6809/) | | 6810 | [Cement articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6810/) | | 6811 | [Asbestos-cement articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6811/) | | 6812 | [Asbestos articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6812/) | | 6813 | [Brake friction materials](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6813/) | | 6814 | [Worked Mica Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6814/) | | 6815 | [Stone/mineral articles, carbon fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6815/) |