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# HSN Code 96062200: Buttons: Base metals

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Buttons : Of base metals, not covered with textile material | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96062200 ?

It includes Slide Fasteners | Other

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Buttons: Base metals is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Buttons: Base metals?

Under HSN 96062200, Buttons: Base metals attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Buttons: Base metals?

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 Buttons: Base metals?

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 Buttons: Base metals?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Buttons: Base metals?

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 96062200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (+29.13% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹163 Cr (+10.17% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹157 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11142 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9606: 2.82% of its exports; import side 25.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9606: #5 of 8 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.52% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6357 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +100.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9606: 2.82% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96062200

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 | 2.92 | 0.0001% | — | 1.83% | 127.32 | 0.0036% | — | 24.50% | −124.40 | #6513 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.31 | 0.0002% | +47.60% | 3.36% | 124.72 | 0.0037% | −2.04% | 24.50% | −120.41 | #6042 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.99 | 0.0001% | −53.83% | 1.99% | 89.81 | 0.0031% | −27.99% | 21.93% | −87.82 | #6998 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.98 | 0.0001% | +100.00% | 2.35% | 144.37 | 0.0032% | +60.75% | 24.90% | −140.39 | #6624 |
| FY 2022-23 | 7.08 | 0.0002% | +77.89% | 3.23% | 146.03 | 0.0025% | +1.15% | 23.44% | −138.95 | #6067 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.84 | 0.0001% | −31.64% | 2.29% | 147.80 | 0.0026% | +1.21% | 24.76% | −142.96 | #6613 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6.25 | 0.0002% | +29.13% | 2.82% | 162.83 | 0.0027% | +10.17% | 25.01% | −156.58 | #6357 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.52%/yr, imports 4.19%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96062200 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.52% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96062200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.52% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.92 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96062200 ranked #6357 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96062200 ranks #6357 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9606, it ranks #5 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #11142 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96062200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96062200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹156.58 Crore in HSN Code 96062200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹162.83 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.25 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹156.58 Crore — ranking #11142 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.19% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Buttons: Base metals

India's imports under HSN Code 96062200 have grown at 4.19% CAGR, reaching ₹162.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96062200 contributes 2.82% of Sub-Chapter 9606 exports — ranked #5

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9606, HSN Code 96062200 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 25.01% share (rank #3).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96061010/) | ₹17 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 96062990: Buttons: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96062990/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 96062200: Buttons: Base metals (this hsn code) | ₹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 |