Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like
HS heading 68.11 covers Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like. Within Chapter 68 it splits into 4 six-digit subheadings spanning asbestos-cement to cellulose fibre-cement, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $26.9M
- Share of Chapter 68
- 1.3%
- Rank in its chapter
- #7 of 15
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 68.11 covers articles of asbestos-cement or cellulose fibre-cement — roofing sheets and panels. India manufactures fibre-cement roofing and boards, with a shift toward non-asbestos cellulose-fibre formulations.
How to read this code
68.11 is the four-digit HS heading for asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many stone, ceramic & glass lines — check our import guides for your market.
In India this same number is called the HSN code (6811): GST registration, invoices and e-way bills all classify goods by HSN, and the applicable GST rate is notified against the 4–8 digit HSN — so Indian suppliers will quote you HSN 6811 for goods under this heading.
Subheadings under HS 68.11
The Harmonised System breaks Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like into these 4 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Asbestos-cement; articles or the like, containing asbestos
Cellulose fibre-cement; articles or the like; corrugated sheets, not containing asbestos
Cellulose fibre-cement; articles or the like, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles (other than corrugated sheets), not containing asbestos
Cellulose fibre-cement; articles or the like, other than corrugated sheets and other sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, not containing asbestos
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Top destinations for Chapter 68 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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