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# HSN Sub-chapter 6812: Asbestos articles

Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (for example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other than goods of heading 6811 or 6813

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 68125000 | [Asbestos Millboard](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68125000/) |
| 68126011 | [Other Millboard (Asbestos-based)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68126011/) |
| 68126019 | [Other Asbestos Paper/Millboard/Felt](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68126019/) |
| 68126090 | [Compressed Asbestos Fibre Jointing (Sheets/Rolls)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68126090/) |
| 68127000 | [Asbestos Lagging Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68127000/) |
| 68128000 | [Fabricated Asbestos Fibres: Crocidolite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68128000/) |
| 68129011 | [Other Lagging Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129011/) |
| 68129019 | [Asbestos Packing Joints](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129019/) |
| 68129021 | [Asbestos Gaskets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129021/) |
| 68129022 | [Other Asbestos Packing/Joints/Gaskets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129022/) |
| 68129090 | [Asbestos millboard](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129090/) |
| 68129100 | [Asbestos Clothing & Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129100/) |
| 68129211 | [Paper, millboard and felt](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129211/) |
| 68129219 | [Paper, millboard and felt — others](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129219/) |
| 68129290 | [Compressed asbestos fibre jointing in sheets or rolls](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129290/) |
| 68129300 | [Brake Linings and Pads (Friction Material)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129300/) |
| 68129911 | [Asbestos Lagging Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129911/) |
| 68129919 | [Other Lagging Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129919/) |
| 68129921 | [Asbestos Packing Joints](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129921/) |
| 68129922 | [Asbestos Gaskets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129922/) |
| 68129990 | [Other Asbestos Packing Joints & Gaskets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-68129990/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 6812

It includes Asbestos articles

### What should my invoice and records include for Asbestos 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 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.

### Any import/export nuance for Asbestos articles?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Asbestos articles?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

### How should I document Asbestos articles sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Asbestos articles to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹85 Cr (+10.45% YoY) — 0.0023% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹15 Cr (+24.02% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹70 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #418 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 68: 0.45% of its exports; import side 0.16%
- Rank within Chapter 68: #12 of 15 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.58% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #847 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +20.16% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 68: 0.45% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6812

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 | 61.28 | 0.0027% | — | 0.55% | 13.10 | 0.0004% | — | 0.19% | +48.18 | #804 |
| FY 2019-20 | 58.91 | 0.0027% | −3.87% | 0.49% | 12.36 | 0.0004% | −5.65% | 0.20% | +46.55 | #816 |
| FY 2020-21 | 56.95 | 0.0026% | −3.33% | 0.41% | 12.76 | 0.0004% | +3.24% | 0.25% | +44.19 | #816 |
| FY 2021-22 | 68.43 | 0.0022% | +20.16% | 0.40% | 12.47 | 0.0003% | −2.27% | 0.18% | +55.96 | #832 |
| FY 2022-23 | 78.55 | 0.0022% | +14.79% | 0.45% | 10.27 | 0.0002% | −17.64% | 0.12% | +68.28 | #836 |
| FY 2023-24 | 76.83 | 0.0021% | −2.19% | 0.45% | 11.99 | 0.0002% | +16.75% | 0.14% | +64.84 | #846 |
| FY 2024-25 | 84.86 | 0.0023% | +10.45% | 0.45% | 14.87 | 0.0002% | +24.02% | 0.16% | +69.99 | #847 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.58%/yr, imports 2.13%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.58% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.58% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹61.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹84.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 ranked #847 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 ranks #847 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 68, it ranks #12 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #418 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 20.16% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹69.99 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹84.86 Cr exceeded imports of ₹14.87 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹69.99 Crore — ranking #418 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.13% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Asbestos articles

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 have grown at 2.13% CAGR, reaching ₹14.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 contributes 0.45% of Chapter 68 exports — ranked #12

Among the 15 sub-chapters under Chapter 68, HSN Sub-Chapter 6812 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.45% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.16% share (rank #13).

## 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](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 |
| #12 | HSN Sub-Chapter 6812: Asbestos articles (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹85 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/) |
| 6811 | [Asbestos-cement articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6811/) |
| 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/) |