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# HSN Code 96019010: Tortoise-shell articles

- [Section 20: Guide to HSN Section 20](https://busy.in/hsn/section-20/)
- [Chapter 96: Miscellaneous Manufactured Items](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-96/)
- [Sub-chapter 9601: Worked animal materials & carvings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9601/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Worked tortoise-shell and articles thereof | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96019010 ?

It includes Other Articles Of Unhardened Gelatin

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Tortoise-shell articles?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Tortoise-shell articles?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any common misclassification issue with Tortoise-shell articles?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Tortoise-shell articles?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Tortoise-shell articles is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Tortoise-shell articles; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96019010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5250 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9601: 0.12% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9601: #5 of 6 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -14.72% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9754 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +2,300.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9601: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96019010

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 Sub-Ch. 9601 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9601 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.18% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.26 | #8641 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −42.31% | 0.12% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.15 | #8979 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.00% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9719 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,300.00% | 0.66% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.72 | #8285 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −54.17% | 0.35% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.33 | #8991 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −84.85% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.05 | #10057 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.12% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.10 | #9754 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -14.72%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96019010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -14.72% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96019010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -14.72% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96019010 ranked #9754 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96019010 ranks #9754 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9601, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #5250 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96019010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96019010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 2,300.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.10 Crore in HSN Code 96019010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.10 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.10 Crore — ranking #5250 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 96019010 contributes 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 9601 exports — ranked #5

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9601, HSN Code 96019010 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9601

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 96019090: Worked Ivory, Bone & Animal Carving](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96019090/) | ₹47 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 96019040: Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96019040/) | ₹21 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 96019030: Other: Worked bone (excluding whale bone) and](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96019030/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 96019020: Mother-of-pearl articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96019020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | HSN Code 96019010: Tortoise-shell articles (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 96011000: Worked Ivory And Articles Of Ivory](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96011000/) | < ₹1 Crore |