HSN Code 68 – Articles Of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica Or…

HSN Code

Chapter

Digits

2-digit

Section

XIII

What is HSN Code 68?

HSN code 68 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Articles Of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica Or Similar Materials under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 68 — Articles Of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica Or Similar…, which is part of Section XIII: Stone, Cement, Ceramic & Glass. Every GST-registered business supplying articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials must quote HSN 68 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 68

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	68	articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

GST rate for HSN 68

Goods under HSN 68 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN Code	Description
6801	setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)
6802	worked monumental or building stone (except slate) and articles thereof, other than goods of heading 6801; mosaic cubes and the like, of natural stone (including slate), whether or not on a backing; artificially coloured granules, chippings and powder, of natural stone (including slate)
6803	worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate
6804	millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials
6805	natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of textile material, of paper, of paperboard or of other materials, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up
6806	slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69
6807	articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)
6808	panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders
6809	articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster
6810	articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced
6811	articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like
6812	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
6813	friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers,pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials
6814	worked mica and articles of mica, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials
6815	articles of stone or of other mineral substances (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included

HSN Code 68 — FAQs

What is HSN code 68?

HSN code 68 classifies "Articles Of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica Or Similar Materials" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 68 (Articles Of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica Or Similar…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 68?

68 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 68?

Goods under HSN 68 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Articles Of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica Or Similar Materials.

Which chapter does HSN code 68 belong to?

HSN 68 belongs to Chapter 68 — Articles Of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica Or Similar…, part of Section XIII: Stone, Cement, Ceramic & Glass.

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HSN Code 68 – Articles Of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica Or Similar Materials