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# HSN Code 96061010: Press Fasteners

- [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 9606: Buttons & fasteners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9606/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs and parts thereof : Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96061010 ?

It includes Zip Fasteners with Chain Scoops of Base Metal

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Press Fasteners?

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 Press Fasteners?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Press Fasteners?

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 Press Fasteners?

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 Press Fasteners is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Press Fasteners?

Under HSN 96061010, Press Fasteners attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96061010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹17 Cr (+95.06% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹268 Cr (+12.52% YoY) — 0.0044% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹251 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11475 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9606: 7.84% of its exports; import side 41.15%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9606: #3 of 8 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 44.24% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5071 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +96.41% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9606: 7.84% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96061010

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. 9606 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9606 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.93 | 0.0001% | — | 1.21% | 200.15 | 0.0056% | — | 38.51% | −198.22 | #6985 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.41 | 0.0001% | −26.94% | 1.10% | 208.77 | 0.0062% | +4.31% | 41.01% | −207.36 | #7273 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.34 | 0.0001% | −4.96% | 1.34% | 191.49 | 0.0066% | −8.28% | 46.77% | −190.15 | #7391 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.51 | 0.0001% | +87.31% | 1.48% | 231.62 | 0.0051% | +20.96% | 39.95% | −229.11 | #7093 |
| FY 2022-23 | 4.93 | 0.0001% | +96.41% | 2.25% | 261.08 | 0.0045% | +12.72% | 41.91% | −256.15 | #6471 |
| FY 2023-24 | 8.91 | 0.0002% | +80.73% | 4.22% | 238.11 | 0.0042% | −8.80% | 39.90% | −229.20 | #5870 |
| FY 2024-25 | 17.38 | 0.0005% | +95.06% | 7.84% | 267.93 | 0.0044% | +12.52% | 41.15% | −250.55 | #5071 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 44.24%/yr, imports 4.98%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96061010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 44.24% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96061010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 44.24% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.93 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96061010 ranked #5071 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96061010 ranks #5071 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9606, it ranks #3 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #11475 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96061010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96061010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 96.41% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹250.55 Crore in HSN Code 96061010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹267.93 Cr exceeded exports of ₹17.38 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹250.55 Crore — ranking #11475 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.98% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Press Fasteners

India's imports under HSN Code 96061010 have grown at 4.98% CAGR, reaching ₹267.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96061010 contributes 7.84% of Sub-Chapter 9606 exports — ranked #3

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9606, HSN Code 96061010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 7.84% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 41.15% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9606

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 96063010: Button blanks](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96063010/) | ₹132 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 96062100: Plastic buttons, no textile cover0](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96062100/) | ₹44 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 96061010: Press Fasteners (this hsn code) | ₹17 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 96062990: Buttons: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96062990/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 96062200: Buttons: Base metals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96062200/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 96063090: Button moulds, blanks, other parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96063090/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 96061020: Press, Snap & Fastener Parts and Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96061020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 96062910: Buttons: Other: Button of coconut shell or wood](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96062910/) | < ₹1 Crore |