--- title: "HSN Code for Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application | HSN 96033010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 96033010 related to Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96033010/" --- # HSN Code 96033010: Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application - [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 9603: Brooms, Brushes, Hand-operated sweepers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9603/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics : Artist brushes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 96033010 ? It includes Personal Toilet Travel Sets ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application? 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 Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application? 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. ### How much GST applies to Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application? Under HSN 96033010, Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application? 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 Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96033010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹62 Cr (+3.20% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+36.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹62 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1997 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9603: 6.50% of its exports; import side 0.05% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9603: #3 of 10 by export value; import-side #10 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 1.74% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3326 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +27.61% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9603: 6.50% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96033010 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. 9603 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9603 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 56.07 | 0.0025% | — | 7.70% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | +55.80 | #2710 | | FY 2019-20 | 49.06 | 0.0022% | −12.50% | 6.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.05% | +48.79 | #2890 | | FY 2020-21 | 56.25 | 0.0026% | +14.66% | 8.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −51.85% | 0.02% | +56.12 | #2766 | | FY 2021-22 | 71.78 | 0.0023% | +27.61% | 7.76% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +146.15% | 0.04% | +71.46 | #2850 | | FY 2022-23 | 62.13 | 0.0017% | −13.44% | 5.89% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +46.88% | 0.06% | +61.66 | #3185 | | FY 2023-24 | 60.27 | 0.0017% | −2.99% | 6.64% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −36.17% | 0.04% | +59.97 | #3275 | | FY 2024-25 | 62.20 | 0.0017% | +3.20% | 6.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +36.67% | 0.05% | +61.79 | #3326 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 1.74%/yr, imports 7.21%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96033010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 1.74% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 96033010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.74% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹56.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹62.20 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96033010 ranked #3326 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96033010 ranks #3326 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9603, it ranks #3 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #1997 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96033010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96033010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 27.61% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹61.79 Crore in HSN Code 96033010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹62.20 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.41 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹61.79 Crore — ranking #1997 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 7.21% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application India's imports under HSN Code 96033010 have grown at 7.21% CAGR, reaching ₹0.41 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96033010 contributes 6.50% of Sub-Chapter 9603 exports — ranked #3 Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9603, HSN Code 96033010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 6.50% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.05% share (rank #10). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9603 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 96032100: Tooth Brushes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96032100/) | ₹671 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 96039000: Muddhas of sarkanda, phool bahari jhadoo](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96039000/) | ₹106 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 96033010: Artist Brushes & Cosmetic Application (this hsn code) | ₹62 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 96031000: Sarkanda Muddhas, Twig Brooms/Brushes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96031000/) | ₹45 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 96035000: Brush parts for machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96035000/) | ₹30 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 96032900: Other Toilet Brushes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96032900/) | ₹20 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 96033090: Other Brushes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96033090/) | ₹13 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 96034020: Paint Pads/Rollers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96034020/) | ₹4 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 96033020: Cosmetic Brushes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96033020/) | ₹2 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 96034010: Fixed Support Overhead Travelling Cranes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96034010/) | ₹2 Cr |