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# HSN Code 96081012: Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen

- [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 9608: Ball point pens, markers, pencils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9608/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ball point pens :With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal rolled precious metal | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96081012 ?

It includes Other fountain pens

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen?

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 Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen?

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 Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen?

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 Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen?

Under HSN 96081012, Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen?

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 96081012 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−52.42% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4767 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9608: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9608: #16 of 27 by export value; import-side #23

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -22.00% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8703 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +148.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9608: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96081012

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. 9608 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9608 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 2.62 | 0.0001% | — | 0.18% | 1.90 | 0.0001% | — | 0.38% | +0.72 | #6638 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.31 | 0.0001% | −11.83% | 0.16% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −59.47% | 0.17% | +1.54 | #6777 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.57 | 0.0001% | −32.03% | 0.14% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.21% | 0.03% | +1.51 | #7239 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.09 | 0.0000% | −30.57% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +133.33% | 0.03% | +0.95 | #7902 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −54.13% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.14% | 0.01% | +0.44 | #8672 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.24 | 0.0000% | +148.00% | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.00% | +1.22 | #8052 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −52.42% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.01% | +0.55 | #8703 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -22.00%/yr, imports -47.45%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96081012 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -22.00% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96081012 have declined at a compound annual rate of -22.00% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96081012 ranked #8703 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96081012 ranks #8703 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9608, it ranks #16 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #4767 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96081012 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96081012 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 148.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.55 Crore in HSN Code 96081012 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.59 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.04 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.55 Crore — ranking #4767 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -47.45% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen

India's imports under HSN Code 96081012 have grown at -47.45% CAGR, reaching ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96081012 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 9608 exports — ranked #16

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9608, HSN Code 96081012 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #23).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9608

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 96081019: Ballpoint Pens With Liquid Ink (Rolling Ball)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96081019/) | ₹1,132 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 96082000: Felt-tipped pens](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96082000/) | ₹396 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 96081099: Ballpoint Pens](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96081099/) | ₹270 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 96089199: Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96089199/) | ₹74 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 96089990: Writing Accessories (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96089990/) | ₹68 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 96089191: Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Of metal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96089191/) | ₹55 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 96086090: Refills for Ballpoint Pens: Ink Reservoir & Ball Point](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96086090/) | ₹52 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 96083099: Fountain pens: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96083099/) | ₹42 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 96086010: Liquid Ink Pen Refill](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96086010/) | ₹15 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 96084000: Propelling Or Sliding Pencils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96084000/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #16 | HSN Code 96081012: Precious Metal Liquid Ink Pen (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |