--- title: "7608 HSN Code | HSN Code for Aluminium tubes & pipes in India" description: "Know more about 7608 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 7608 covering Aluminium tubes & pipes." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7608/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 7608: Aluminium tubes & pipes Aluminium tubes and pipes Part of [Chapter 76: Aluminium & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-76/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 76081000 | [Of aluminium, not alloyed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76081000/) | | 76082000 | [Of aluminium alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76082000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 7608 It includes Aluminium tubes & pipes ### What should my invoice and records include for Aluminium tubes & pipes? 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. ### Any special steps when selling Aluminium tubes & pipes 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. ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Aluminium tubes & pipes? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Aluminium tubes & pipes are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### Do spares or accessories of Aluminium tubes & pipes 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. ### Any import/export nuance for Aluminium tubes & pipes? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹111 Cr (−3.87% YoY) — 0.0030% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹655 Cr (+6.84% YoY) — 0.0107% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹543 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #876 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 76: 0.19% of its exports; import side 0.94% - Rank within Chapter 76: #14 of 16 by export value; import-side #9 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 15.06% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #814 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +83.86% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 76: 0.19% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 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. 76 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 76 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 47.90 | 0.0021% | — | 0.12% | 345.56 | 0.0096% | — | 0.91% | −297.66 | #844 | | FY 2019-20 | 58.48 | 0.0026% | +22.09% | 0.16% | 310.41 | 0.0093% | −10.17% | 1.00% | −251.93 | #817 | | FY 2020-21 | 52.23 | 0.0024% | −10.69% | 0.12% | 353.02 | 0.0121% | +13.73% | 1.18% | −300.79 | #828 | | FY 2021-22 | 96.03 | 0.0031% | +83.86% | 0.12% | 484.10 | 0.0106% | +37.13% | 1.07% | −388.07 | #787 | | FY 2022-23 | 137.27 | 0.0038% | +42.94% | 0.19% | 623.94 | 0.0109% | +28.89% | 1.11% | −486.67 | #756 | | FY 2023-24 | 115.62 | 0.0032% | −15.77% | 0.18% | 612.70 | 0.0109% | −1.80% | 1.08% | −497.08 | #794 | | FY 2024-25 | 111.15 | 0.0030% | −3.87% | 0.19% | 654.60 | 0.0107% | +6.84% | 0.94% | −543.45 | #814 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 15.06%/yr, imports 11.24%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 15.06% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹47.90 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹111.15 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 ranked #814 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 ranks #814 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 76, it ranks #14 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #876 of 1233. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 83.86% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹543.45 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹654.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹111.15 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹543.45 Crore — ranking #876 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 11.24% CAGR signals rising demand for Aluminium tubes & pipes India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 have grown at 11.24% CAGR, reaching ₹654.60 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 contributes 0.19% of Chapter 76 exports — ranked #14 Among the 16 sub-chapters under Chapter 76, HSN Sub-Chapter 7608 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.19% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.94% share (rank #9). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 76 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7601: Unwrought aluminium](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7601/) | ₹37,325 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7616: Other Aluminium Items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7616/) | ₹4,192 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7614: Aluminum wire & cables](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7614/) | ₹3,916 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7605: Aluminium Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7605/) | ₹3,657 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7607: Aluminium foil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7607/) | ₹2,361 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7606: Aluminium sheets and strips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7606/) | ₹1,697 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7615: Aluminium Household Items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7615/) | ₹1,078 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7604: Aluminium bars, rods](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7604/) | ₹1,033 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7610: Aluminium Structures](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7610/) | ₹785 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7612: Aluminium cans & containers under](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7612/) | ₹695 Cr | | #14 | HSN Sub-Chapter 7608: Aluminium tubes & pipes (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹111 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 7601 | [Unwrought aluminium](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7601/) | | 7602 | [Aluminium waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7602/) | | 7603 | [Aluminium powders & flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7603/) | | 7604 | [Aluminium bars, rods](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7604/) | | 7605 | [Aluminium Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7605/) | | 7606 | [Aluminium sheets and strips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7606/) | | 7607 | [Aluminium foil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7607/) | | 7609 | [Duty-free personal items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7609/) | | 7610 | [Aluminium Structures](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7610/) | | 7611 | [Aluminium containers exceeding 300L](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7611/) | | 7612 | [Aluminium cans & containers under](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7612/) | | 7613 | [Aluminium gas containers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7613/) | | 7614 | [Aluminum wire & cables](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7614/) | | 7615 | [Aluminium Household Items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7615/) | | 7616 | [Other Aluminium Items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7616/) |