--- title: "HSN Code for Ballpoint Pens | HSN 96081099 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 96081099 related to Ballpoint Pens with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96081099/" --- # HSN Code 96081099: Ballpoint Pens - [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 : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 96081099 ? It includes High-Value Fountain & Stylograph Pens ### How much GST applies to Ballpoint Pens? Under HSN 96081099, Ballpoint Pens attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Ballpoint Pens? 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 Ballpoint Pens is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Ballpoint Pens; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Ballpoint Pens? 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 Ballpoint Pens? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Ballpoint Pens? 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 96081099 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹270 Cr (+30.44% YoY) — 0.0073% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹130 Cr (−4.28% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹141 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1372 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9608: 12.64% of its exports; import side 19.58% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9608: #3 of 27 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 5.98% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1547 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +62.37% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9608: 12.64% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96081099 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 | 190.86 | 0.0084% | — | 12.87% | 74.42 | 0.0021% | — | 14.96% | +116.44 | #1357 | | FY 2019-20 | 153.13 | 0.0070% | −19.77% | 10.48% | 72.11 | 0.0022% | −3.10% | 15.56% | +81.02 | #1570 | | FY 2020-21 | 97.62 | 0.0045% | −36.25% | 8.88% | 35.56 | 0.0012% | −50.69% | 15.16% | +62.06 | #2097 | | FY 2021-22 | 158.51 | 0.0051% | +62.37% | 10.76% | 59.98 | 0.0013% | +68.67% | 14.51% | +98.53 | #1871 | | FY 2022-23 | 192.05 | 0.0053% | +21.16% | 9.80% | 101.55 | 0.0018% | +69.31% | 16.92% | +90.50 | #1779 | | FY 2023-24 | 207.33 | 0.0057% | +7.96% | 10.69% | 135.58 | 0.0024% | +33.51% | 19.77% | +71.75 | #1750 | | FY 2024-25 | 270.45 | 0.0073% | +30.44% | 12.64% | 129.78 | 0.0021% | −4.28% | 19.58% | +140.67 | #1547 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 5.98%/yr, imports 9.71%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96081099 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 5.98% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 96081099 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.98% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹190.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹270.45 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96081099 ranked #1547 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96081099 ranks #1547 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9608, it ranks #3 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #1372 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96081099 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96081099 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 62.37% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹140.67 Crore in HSN Code 96081099 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹270.45 Cr exceeded imports of ₹129.78 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹140.67 Crore — ranking #1372 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 9.71% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ballpoint Pens India's imports under HSN Code 96081099 have grown at 9.71% CAGR, reaching ₹129.78 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96081099 contributes 12.64% of Sub-Chapter 9608 exports — ranked #3 Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9608, HSN Code 96081099 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 12.64% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 19.58% share (rank #2). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |