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# HSN Code 96071990: Slide Fasteners | Other

- [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 9607: Slide Fasteners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9607/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Slide fasteners : Other : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96071990 ?

It includes Felt-tipped pens

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Slide Fasteners / Other?

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

### How much GST applies to Slide Fasteners / Other?

Under HSN 96071990, Slide Fasteners / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Slide Fasteners / Other?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Slide Fasteners / Other is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Slide Fasteners / Other?

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 Slide Fasteners / Other?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96071990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹9 Cr (+26.12% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹100 Cr (+27.03% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹92 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10739 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9607: 5.16% of its exports; import side 16.65%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9607: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5951 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +81.57% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9607: 5.16% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96071990

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. 9607 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9607 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.96 | 0.0002% | — | 1.64% | 69.97 | 0.0020% | — | 14.70% | −66.01 | #6149 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.98 | 0.0001% | −24.75% | 1.43% | 68.59 | 0.0020% | −1.97% | 15.34% | −65.61 | #6473 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.49 | 0.0002% | +17.11% | 2.82% | 58.52 | 0.0020% | −14.68% | 16.66% | −55.03 | #6378 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.86 | 0.0002% | +67.91% | 3.16% | 70.89 | 0.0016% | +21.14% | 13.62% | −65.03 | #6161 |
| FY 2022-23 | 10.64 | 0.0003% | +81.57% | 5.01% | 75.36 | 0.0013% | +6.31% | 12.91% | −64.72 | #5551 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.93 | 0.0002% | −34.87% | 3.82% | 78.94 | 0.0014% | +4.75% | 16.06% | −72.01 | #6177 |
| FY 2024-25 | 8.74 | 0.0002% | +26.12% | 5.16% | 100.28 | 0.0017% | +27.03% | 16.65% | −91.54 | #5951 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.10%/yr, imports 6.18%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96071990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.10% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96071990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96071990 ranked #5951 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96071990 ranks #5951 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9607, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10739 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96071990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96071990 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 81.57% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹91.54 Crore in HSN Code 96071990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹100.28 Cr exceeded exports of ₹8.74 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹91.54 Crore — ranking #10739 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.18% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Slide Fasteners | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 96071990 have grown at 6.18% CAGR, reaching ₹100.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96071990 contributes 5.16% of Sub-Chapter 9607 exports — ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9607, HSN Code 96071990 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.16% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.65% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9607

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 96072000: Zipper Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96072000/) | ₹69 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 96071910: Slide Fasteners \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96071910/) | ₹67 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 96071110: Zip Fasteners with Chain Scoops of Base Metal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96071110/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 96071990: Slide Fasteners \| Other (this hsn code) | ₹9 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 96071190: Slide fasteners: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96071190/) | ₹2 Cr |