HSN Code 96081099 represents Ballpoint Pens under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Ballpoint Pens correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96081099, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Ballpoint Pens.
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HSN Code 96081099 relates to the following description.
Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609
Ball point pens : Other : Other
9%
9%
18%
0%
Description of Goods
Ball point pens : Other : Other
Chapter
96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Sub Chapter
9608 - Ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609
CGST
9%
SGST
9%
IGST
18%
CESS
0%
Ballpoint Pens does not include products with the following descriptions.
Ball point pens : With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): High value ball point pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
Ball point pens :With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal rolled precious metal
Ball point pens :With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): Other
Ball point pens : Other : High value ball point pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
Ball point pens : Other : Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal rolled precious metal
Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: High value fountain pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: Other
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: High value pens (US $100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: Other
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other : High value pens (US$ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other : With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other: Other
Propelling or sliding pencils
Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings
Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir : With liquid ink (for rolling ball-pen)
Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir :Other
Other : Pen nibs and nib points : nib point for pen
Other : Pen nibs and nib points : Nibs of wool felt or plastics for use in the manufacture of porous tip pen or markers
Other : Pen nibs and nib points: Other pen nibs
Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Of metal
Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Other
Other : Other :Pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders
Other : Other :Other
Ball point pens : With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): High value ball point pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
Ball point pens :With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal rolled precious metal
Ball point pens :With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): Other
Ball point pens : Other : High value ball point pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
Ball point pens : Other : Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal rolled precious metal
Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: High value fountain pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: Other
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: High value pens (US $100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: Other
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other : High value pens (US$ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other : With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other: Other
Propelling or sliding pencils
Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings
Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir : With liquid ink (for rolling ball-pen)
Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir :Other
Other : Pen nibs and nib points : nib point for pen
Other : Pen nibs and nib points : Nibs of wool felt or plastics for use in the manufacture of porous tip pen or markers
Other : Pen nibs and nib points: Other pen nibs
Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Of metal
Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Other
Other : Other :Pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders
Other : Other :Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹270 Cr
0.0073% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹130 Cr
0.0021% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹141 Cr
Surplus rank #1372 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 9608
FY 2024-2512.64%
Share of Sub-Chapter 9608’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 19.58% of Sub-Chapter 9608’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9608
FY 2024-25#3 of 27
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9608
Import-side rank: #2 of 27
At a glance
5.98%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#1547
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+62.37%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
12.64%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9608
Share of Sub-Chapter 9608 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+116.44
Exports
190.86 ₹ Cr
0.0084% share
— YoY
12.87% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
74.42 ₹ Cr
0.0021% share
— YoY
14.96% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+81.02
Exports
153.13 ₹ Cr
0.0070% share
−19.77% YoY
10.48% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
72.11 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
−3.10% YoY
15.56% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+62.06
Exports
97.62 ₹ Cr
0.0045% share
−36.25% YoY
8.88% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
35.56 ₹ Cr
0.0012% share
−50.69% YoY
15.16% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+98.53
Exports
158.51 ₹ Cr
0.0051% share
+62.37% YoY
10.76% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
59.98 ₹ Cr
0.0013% share
+68.67% YoY
14.51% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+90.50
Exports
192.05 ₹ Cr
0.0053% share
+21.16% YoY
9.80% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
101.55 ₹ Cr
0.0018% share
+69.31% YoY
16.92% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+71.75
Exports
207.33 ₹ Cr
0.0057% share
+7.96% YoY
10.69% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
135.58 ₹ Cr
0.0024% share
+33.51% YoY
19.77% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+140.67
Exports
270.45 ₹ Cr
0.0073% share
+30.44% YoY
12.64% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
129.78 ₹ Cr
0.0021% share
−4.28% YoY
19.58% of Sub-Ch. 9608
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
5.98% /yr
Imports
9.71% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹2,139.67 Cr
Import
₹662.95 Cr
Trade Balance
+1,476.72
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.
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.
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.
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.
India's imports under HSN Code 96081099 have grown at 9.71% CAGR, reaching ₹129.78 Crore in FY 2024-25.
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).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96081099 and GST compliance.
It includes High-Value Fountain & Stylograph Pens
Under HSN 96081099, Ballpoint Pens attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
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).
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.
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.
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.