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HSN Code 96020010: Worked Vegetable Carving Material

HSN Code 96020010 represents Worked Vegetable Carving Material under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Worked Vegetable Carving Material correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96020010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Worked Vegetable Carving Material.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96020010

HSN Code 96020010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin : Worked vegetable carving material and articles thereof

Chapter

96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Sub Chapter

9602 - Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

5% when supplied as handicraft goods; 18% otherwise. Source: Notification 13/2025-Central Tax (Rate).

What does HSN Code 96020010 not include?

Worked Vegetable Carving Material does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 96020020

Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin : Moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums and resins and other moulded or carved articles

HSN Code 96020030

Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin : Gelatin capsules, empty

HSN Code 96020040

Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: Other articles of unhardened gelatin

HSN Code 96020090

Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: Other

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96020010 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹12 Cr

+512.56% vs FY 2024-25

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹16 Cr

+45.24% vs FY 2024-25

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹3 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8527 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9602

FY 2025-26

0.88%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9602’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 17.37% of Sub-Chapter 9602’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9602

FY 2025-26

#3 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9602

Import-side rank: #3 of 5

At a glance

12.10%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#5734

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+512.56%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move

0.88%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9602

Share of Sub-Chapter 9602 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96020010

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5757

Balance

−7.39

Exports

5.48 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.76% of Sub-Ch. 9602

Imports

12.87 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

8.95% of Sub-Ch. 9602

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7139

Balance

−11.09

Exports

1.62 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−70.44% YoY

0.26% of Sub-Ch. 9602

Imports

12.71 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−1.24% YoY

10.52% of Sub-Ch. 9602

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6702

Balance

−12.10

Exports

2.59 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+59.88% YoY

0.31% of Sub-Ch. 9602

Imports

14.69 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+15.58% YoY

10.43% of Sub-Ch. 9602

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7440

Balance

−20.60

Exports

1.80 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−30.50% YoY

0.16% of Sub-Ch. 9602

Imports

22.40 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+52.48% YoY

15.36% of Sub-Ch. 9602

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7471

Balance

−10.50

Exports

1.93 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+7.22% YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 9602

Imports

12.43 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−44.51% YoY

9.56% of Sub-Ch. 9602

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6588

Balance

−10.08

Exports

4.99 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+158.55% YoY

0.39% of Sub-Ch. 9602

Imports

15.07 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+21.24% YoY

11.95% of Sub-Ch. 9602

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7604

Balance

−8.73

Exports

1.99 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−60.12% YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 9602

Imports

10.72 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−28.87% YoY

11.42% of Sub-Ch. 9602

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #5734

Balance

−3.38

Exports

12.19 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+512.56% YoY

0.88% of Sub-Ch. 9602

Imports

15.57 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+45.24% YoY

17.37% of Sub-Ch. 9602

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

12.10% /yr

Imports

2.76% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 9602 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1,388.28 Cr

Import

₹89.62 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,298.66

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 96020010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 12.10% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 96020010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.10% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹12.19 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 96020010 Ranked #5734 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 96020010 ranks #5734 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9602, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #8527 of 12872.

FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 96020010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96020010 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 512.56% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹3.38 Crore in HSN Code 96020010 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹15.57 Cr exceeded exports of ₹12.19 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3.38 Crore — ranking #8527 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 2.76% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Worked Vegetable Carving Material

India's imports under HSN Code 96020010 have grown at 2.76% CAGR, reaching ₹15.57 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 96020010 Contributes 0.88% of Sub-Chapter 9602 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9602, HSN Code 96020010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.88% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 17.37% share (rank #3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96020010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 96020010 ?

It includes Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application

How much GST applies to Worked Vegetable Carving Material?

Under HSN 96020010, Worked Vegetable Carving Material attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Worked Vegetable Carving Material?

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 Vegetable Carving Material is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Worked Vegetable Carving Material?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Worked Vegetable Carving Material?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Worked Vegetable Carving Material?

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

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