HSN Code 96019020: Mother-of-pearl articles

HSN Code 96019020 represents Mother-of-pearl articles under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Mother-of-pearl articles correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96019020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Mother-of-pearl articles.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96019020

HSN Code 96019020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other: Worked mother-of-pearl and articles thereof

Chapter

96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Sub Chapter

9601 - Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding)

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 96019020 not include?

Mother-of-pearl articles does not include products with the following descriptions.

Other: Worked horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof (other than articles of coral)

Other: Worked horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96019020 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

< ₹1 Crore

−33.65% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2 Cr

+445.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8055 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9601

FY 2024-25

0.83%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9601’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 28.76% of Sub-Chapter 9601’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9601

FY 2024-25

#4 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9601

Import-side rank: #2 of 6

At a glance

−15.53%

Export CAGR

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

#8566

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+50.50%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.83%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9601

Share of Sub-Chapter 9601 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96019020

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 #7011

Balance

+1.90

Exports

1.90 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

YoY

1.34% of Sub-Ch. 9601

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 9601

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7610

Balance

+0.67

Exports

1.01 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−46.84% YoY

0.79% of Sub-Ch. 9601

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

6.09% of Sub-Ch. 9601

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7271

Balance

+1.33

Exports

1.52 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+50.50% YoY

1.42% of Sub-Ch. 9601

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−44.12% YoY

21.11% of Sub-Ch. 9601

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8122

Balance

+0.11

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−44.08% YoY

0.78% of Sub-Ch. 9601

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+289.47% YoY

38.95% of Sub-Ch. 9601

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7956

Balance

+0.31

Exports

1.18 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+38.82% YoY

1.26% of Sub-Ch. 9601

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+17.57% YoY

15.05% of Sub-Ch. 9601

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8220

Balance

+0.64

Exports

1.04 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−11.86% YoY

1.17% of Sub-Ch. 9601

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−54.02% YoY

8.16% of Sub-Ch. 9601

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8566

Balance

−1.49

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−33.65% YoY

0.83% of Sub-Ch. 9601

Imports

2.18 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+445.00% YoY

28.76% of Sub-Ch. 9601

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−15.53% /yr

Imports

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 9601 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹82.64 Cr

Import

₹7.58 Cr

Trade Balance

+75.06

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 96019020 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −15.53% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 96019020 have declined at a compound annual rate of −15.53% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.90 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 96019020 Ranked #8566 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96019020 ranks #8566 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9601, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #8055 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 96019020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96019020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 50.50% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1.49 Crore in HSN Code 96019020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.18 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.69 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.49 Crore — ranking #8055 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 96019020 Contributes 0.83% of Sub-Chapter 9601 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9601, HSN Code 96019020 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.83% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 28.76% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96019020 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 96019020 ?

It includes Other Carved Or Moulded Articles

How should mixed supplies be billed when Mother-of-pearl articles is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Mother-of-pearl 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.

How much GST applies to Mother-of-pearl articles?

Under HSN 96019020, Mother-of-pearl articles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Mother-of-pearl articles?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Mother-of-pearl 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.

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.