6903 HSN Code: Refractory Ceramic Goods

HSN Sub Chapter 6903 represents Refractory Ceramic Goods under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Refractory Ceramic Goods correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 6903, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Refractory Ceramic Goods.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 6903

GST Rate for Refractory Ceramic Goods under HSN Code 6903. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

69

HSN Code

6903

HSN Description

Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and sliding gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths

New GST Rate

12 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

12 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 6903

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Refractory Ceramic Goods.

Tariff HSN

69031000

Description

Containing, by weight, more than 50% of free carbon

Tariff HSN

69031010

Description

Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths and rods), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths - containing by weight more than 50% of graphite or other carbon or of a mixture of these products : magnesia carbon bricks, shapes and graphetised alumina

Tariff HSN

69031090

Description

Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths and rods), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths - containing by weight more than 50% of graphite or other carbon or of a mixture of these products :other

Tariff HSN

69032010

Description

Containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2 O3 ) or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica (SiO2 ) : Silicon carbide crucibles

Tariff HSN

69032090

Description

Containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2 O3 ) or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica (SiO2 ) : Other

Tariff HSN

69039010

Description

Other : Zircon or zircon-mullite refractories

Tariff HSN

69039020

Description

Other : Basalt tiles

Tariff HSN

69039030

Description

Other : Ceramic fibres

Tariff HSN

69039040

Description

Other : Monolithics or castables (fire-clay, basic, silica, high alumina, insulating)

Tariff HSN

69039090

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹916 Cr

+4.28% vs FY 2023-24

0.0247% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹668 Cr

−8.37% vs FY 2023-24

0.0110% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹248 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #312 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 69

FY 2024-25

3.98%

Share of Chapter 69’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 8.20% of Chapter 69’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 69

FY 2024-25

#4 of 13

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 69

Import-side rank: #3 of 13

At a glance

7.64%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#403

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+32.97%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

3.98%

Contribution to Ch. 69

Share of Chapter 69 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 6903

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #392

Balance

+111.18

Exports

588.90 ₹ Cr

0.0257% share

— YoY

5.29% of Ch. 69

Imports

477.72 ₹ Cr

0.0133% share

— YoY

11.41% of Ch. 69

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #383

Balance

+102.41

Exports

566.86 ₹ Cr

0.0257% share

−3.74% YoY

4.18% of Ch. 69

Imports

464.45 ₹ Cr

0.0138% share

−2.78% YoY

10.82% of Ch. 69

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #360

Balance

+318.80

Exports

735.36 ₹ Cr

0.0342% share

+29.73% YoY

4.68% of Ch. 69

Imports

416.56 ₹ Cr

0.0143% share

−10.31% YoY

10.43% of Ch. 69

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #365

Balance

+377.90

Exports

977.84 ₹ Cr

0.0312% share

+32.97% YoY

5.75% of Ch. 69

Imports

599.94 ₹ Cr

0.0131% share

+44.02% YoY

11.57% of Ch. 69

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #383

Balance

+338.67

Exports

969.47 ₹ Cr

0.0268% share

−0.86% YoY

4.69% of Ch. 69

Imports

630.80 ₹ Cr

0.0110% share

+5.14% YoY

8.41% of Ch. 69

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #398

Balance

+148.86

Exports

878.37 ₹ Cr

0.0243% share

−9.40% YoY

3.48% of Ch. 69

Imports

729.51 ₹ Cr

0.0130% share

+15.65% YoY

9.12% of Ch. 69

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #403

Balance

+247.55

Exports

916.00 ₹ Cr

0.0247% share

+4.28% YoY

3.98% of Ch. 69

Imports

668.45 ₹ Cr

0.0110% share

−8.37% YoY

8.20% of Ch. 69

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

7.64% /yr

Imports

5.76% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 69 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹23,034.24 Cr

Import

₹8,156.24 Cr

Trade Balance

+14,878.00

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 7.64% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.64% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹588.90 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹916.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 Ranked #403 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 ranks #403 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 69, it ranks #4 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #312 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 32.97% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹247.55 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹916.00 Cr exceeded imports of ₹668.45 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹247.55 Crore — ranking #312 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.76% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Refractory Ceramic Goods

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 have grown at 5.76% CAGR, reaching ₹668.45 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 Contributes 3.98% of Chapter 69 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 13 subchapters under Chapter 69, HSN Sub-Chapter 6903 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 3.98% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.20% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 6903 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 6903

It includes Refractory Ceramic Goods

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Refractory Ceramic Goods?

If your outward supply of Refractory Ceramic Goods is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

What should my invoice and records include for Refractory Ceramic Goods?

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.

If I repair and return Refractory Ceramic Goods, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

Do spares or accessories of Refractory Ceramic Goods 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.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Refractory Ceramic Goods?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Refractory Ceramic Goods 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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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