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# HSN Code 96034020: Paint Pads/Rollers

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of sub-heading 9603 30); paint pads and rollers : Paint pads and rollers | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96034020 ?

It includes Plastic buttons, no textile cover0

### Any common misclassification issue with Paint Pads/Rollers?

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 Paint Pads/Rollers?

Under HSN 96034020, Paint Pads/Rollers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Paint Pads/Rollers?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Paint Pads/Rollers?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Paint Pads/Rollers is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Paint Pads/Rollers; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96034020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (+30.24% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹23 Cr (+6.30% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹19 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9523 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9603: 0.45% of its exports; import side 2.82%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9603: #8 of 10 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 29.09% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6787 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +504.26% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9603: 0.45% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96034020

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.13% | 17.99 | 0.0005% | — | 3.16% | −17.05 | #7688 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.68 | 0.0003% | +504.26% | 0.73% | 20.63 | 0.0006% | +14.67% | 3.91% | −14.95 | #5699 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.94 | 0.0001% | −65.85% | 0.28% | 12.31 | 0.0004% | −40.33% | 1.96% | −10.37 | #7028 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.27 | 0.0001% | +120.10% | 0.46% | 20.91 | 0.0005% | +69.86% | 2.84% | −16.64 | #6553 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.13 | 0.0001% | +20.14% | 0.49% | 22.79 | 0.0004% | +8.99% | 2.81% | −17.66 | #6426 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.34 | 0.0001% | −34.89% | 0.37% | 22.08 | 0.0004% | −3.12% | 2.84% | −18.74 | #7021 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.35 | 0.0001% | +30.24% | 0.45% | 23.47 | 0.0004% | +6.30% | 2.82% | −19.12 | #6787 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 29.09%/yr, imports 4.53%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96034020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 29.09% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96034020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 29.09% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.94 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96034020 ranked #6787 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96034020 ranks #6787 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9603, it ranks #8 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #9523 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96034020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96034020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 504.26% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹19.12 Crore in HSN Code 96034020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹23.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.35 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹19.12 Crore — ranking #9523 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.53% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Paint Pads/Rollers

India's imports under HSN Code 96034020 have grown at 4.53% CAGR, reaching ₹23.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96034020 contributes 0.45% of Sub-Chapter 9603 exports — ranked #8

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9603, HSN Code 96034020 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.45% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.82% share (rank #7).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96033010/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |