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# HSN Code 96019040: Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & 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 horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof (other than articles of coral) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |
| Other: Worked horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96019040 ?

It includes Other Toilet Brushes

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & 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 Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & Articles is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & Articles; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & 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 Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & Articles?

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

### How much GST applies to Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & Articles?

Under HSN 96019040, Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & Articles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96019040 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹21 Cr (−15.35% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹5 Cr (+13.82% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹16 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2983 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9601: 25.48% of its exports; import side 64.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9601: #2 of 6 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -17.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4800 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +11.63% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9601: 25.48% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96019040

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 | 67.91 | 0.0030% | — | 47.74% | 4.18 | 0.0001% | — | 95.22% | +63.73 | #2464 |
| FY 2019-20 | 75.81 | 0.0034% | +11.63% | 59.21% | 5.07 | 0.0002% | +21.29% | 90.86% | +70.74 | #2345 |
| FY 2020-21 | 53.41 | 0.0025% | −29.55% | 50.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.77% | 68.89% | +52.79 | #2834 |
| FY 2021-22 | 38.60 | 0.0012% | −27.73% | 35.65% | 1.03 | 0.0000% | +66.13% | 54.21% | +37.57 | #3726 |
| FY 2022-23 | 32.97 | 0.0009% | −14.59% | 35.27% | 4.60 | 0.0001% | +346.60% | 79.58% | +28.37 | #4023 |
| FY 2023-24 | 24.88 | 0.0007% | −24.54% | 27.91% | 4.27 | 0.0001% | −7.17% | 87.14% | +20.61 | #4465 |
| FY 2024-25 | 21.06 | 0.0006% | −15.35% | 25.48% | 4.86 | 0.0001% | +13.82% | 64.12% | +16.20 | #4800 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -17.73%/yr, imports 2.54%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96019040 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -17.73% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96019040 have declined at a compound annual rate of -17.73% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹67.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹21.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96019040 ranked #4800 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96019040 ranks #4800 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9601, it ranks #2 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #2983 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96019040 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96019040 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 11.63% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹16.20 Crore in HSN Code 96019040 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹21.06 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.86 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹16.20 Crore — ranking #2983 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.54% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Worked Horn/Coral/Animal Carving Material & Articles

India's imports under HSN Code 96019040 have grown at 2.54% CAGR, reaching ₹4.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96019040 contributes 25.48% of Sub-Chapter 9601 exports — ranked #2

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9601, HSN Code 96019040 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 25.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 64.12% share (rank #1).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96019010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 96011000: Worked Ivory And Articles Of Ivory](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96011000/) | < ₹1 Crore |