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# HSN Code 96020030: Empty gelatin capsules

- [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 9602: Carving materials](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9602/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96020030 ?

It includes Other Brushes

### Any common misclassification issue with Empty gelatin capsules?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Empty gelatin capsules?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Empty gelatin capsules is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Empty gelatin capsules; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Empty gelatin capsules?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Empty gelatin capsules?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96020030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹732 Cr (+3.43% YoY) — 0.0199% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹51 Cr (−10.31% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹680 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #478 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9602: 54.59% of its exports; import side 54.82%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9602: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.24% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #698 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +20.84% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9602: 54.59% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96020030

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. 9602 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9602 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 508.96 | 0.0223% | — | 70.45% | 94.90 | 0.0026% | — | 65.96% | +414.06 | #649 |
| FY 2019-20 | 463.95 | 0.0211% | −8.84% | 74.98% | 76.70 | 0.0023% | −19.18% | 63.48% | +387.25 | #690 |
| FY 2020-21 | 516.36 | 0.0240% | +11.30% | 62.10% | 93.96 | 0.0032% | +22.50% | 66.69% | +422.40 | #665 |
| FY 2021-22 | 623.97 | 0.0199% | +20.84% | 54.80% | 81.31 | 0.0018% | −13.46% | 55.74% | +542.66 | #705 |
| FY 2022-23 | 751.92 | 0.0208% | +20.51% | 55.73% | 85.28 | 0.0015% | +4.88% | 65.61% | +666.64 | #642 |
| FY 2023-24 | 707.71 | 0.0196% | −5.88% | 55.88% | 57.40 | 0.0010% | −32.69% | 45.53% | +650.31 | #700 |
| FY 2024-25 | 731.96 | 0.0199% | +3.43% | 54.59% | 51.48 | 0.0008% | −10.31% | 54.82% | +680.48 | #698 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.24%/yr, imports -9.69%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96020030 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.24% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96020030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.24% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹508.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹731.96 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96020030 ranked #698 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96020030 ranks #698 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9602, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #478 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96020030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96020030 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 20.84% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹680.48 Crore in HSN Code 96020030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹731.96 Cr exceeded imports of ₹51.48 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹680.48 Crore — ranking #478 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -9.69% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Empty gelatin capsules

India's imports under HSN Code 96020030 have grown at -9.69% CAGR, reaching ₹51.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96020030 contributes 54.59% of Sub-Chapter 9602 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9602, HSN Code 96020030 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 54.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 54.82% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9602

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 96020030: Empty gelatin capsules (this hsn code) | ₹732 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 96020090: Other Carved Or Moulded Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96020090/) | ₹593 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 96020020: Moulded/Carved Wax/Stearin/Gum/Resin Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96020020/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 96020010: Worked Vegetable Carving Material](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96020010/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 96020040: Other Articles Of Unhardened Gelatin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96020040/) | ₹1 Cr |