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# HSN Sub-chapter 6811: Asbestos-cement articles

Articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 68111000 | [Asbestos-Cement Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68111000/) |
| 68112010 | [Asbestos-Cement Tiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68112010/) |
| 68112020 | [Other Asbestos-Cement Sheets/Panels/Tiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68112020/) |
| 68112090 | [Asbestos-Cement Pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68112090/) |
| 68113010 | [Other Asbestos-Cement Tubes/Pipes/Fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68113010/) |
| 68113090 | [Other Asbestos-Cement Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68113090/) |
| 68114010 | [Containing asbestos- cement sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68114010/) |
| 68114020 | [Worked Monumental or Building Stone: Granite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68114020/) |
| 68114090 | [Other Worked Monumental or Building Stone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68114090/) |
| 68118100 | [Knotted Netting of Pebbles, Gravel and Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68118100/) |
| 68118200 | [Other Articles of Natural Stone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68118200/) |
| 68118910 | [Asbestos-Cement Articles: Tubes & Pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68118910/) |
| 68118990 | [Other Asbestos-Cement Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68118990/) |
| 68119000 | [Asbestos Clothing/Clothing Accessories/Footwear/Headgear](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68119000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 6811

It includes Asbestos-cement articles

### What should my invoice and records include for Asbestos-cement articles?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### How are warranty replacements of Asbestos-cement articles handled?

If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Asbestos-cement 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.

### Any special steps when selling Asbestos-cement 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.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Asbestos-cement articles?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹247 Cr (+5.09% YoY) — 0.0067% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹68 Cr (+24.23% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹178 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #345 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 68: 1.32% of its exports; import side 0.75%
- Rank within Chapter 68: #7 of 15 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 15.24% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #663 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +47.45% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Ch. 68: 1.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6811

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 | 105.28 | 0.0046% | — | 0.95% | 63.96 | 0.0018% | — | 0.91% | +41.32 | #712 |
| FY 2019-20 | 155.24 | 0.0070% | +47.45% | 1.30% | 60.04 | 0.0018% | −6.13% | 0.98% | +95.20 | #641 |
| FY 2020-21 | 150.32 | 0.0070% | −3.17% | 1.09% | 48.68 | 0.0017% | −18.92% | 0.94% | +101.64 | #656 |
| FY 2021-22 | 194.50 | 0.0062% | +29.39% | 1.14% | 61.88 | 0.0014% | +27.12% | 0.88% | +132.62 | #665 |
| FY 2022-23 | 253.05 | 0.0070% | +30.10% | 1.46% | 64.70 | 0.0011% | +4.56% | 0.78% | +188.35 | #647 |
| FY 2023-24 | 234.60 | 0.0065% | −7.29% | 1.37% | 54.94 | 0.0010% | −15.09% | 0.66% | +179.66 | #660 |
| FY 2024-25 | 246.53 | 0.0067% | +5.09% | 1.32% | 68.25 | 0.0011% | +24.23% | 0.75% | +178.28 | #663 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 15.24%/yr, imports 1.09%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 15.24% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.24% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹105.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹246.53 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 ranked #663 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 ranks #663 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 68, it ranks #7 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #345 of 1233.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 47.45% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹178.28 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹246.53 Cr exceeded imports of ₹68.25 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹178.28 Crore — ranking #345 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.09% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Asbestos-cement articles

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 have grown at 1.09% CAGR, reaching ₹68.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 contributes 1.32% of Chapter 68 exports — ranked #7

Among the 15 sub-chapters under Chapter 68, HSN Sub-Chapter 6811 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.32% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.75% share (rank #11).

## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6803/) | ₹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/) |
| 6803 | [Worked slate articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6803/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |