--- title: "HSN Code for Felt-tipped pens | HSN 96082000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 96082000 related to Felt-tipped pens with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96082000/" --- # HSN Code 96082000: Felt-tipped 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 96082000 ? It includes Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Felt-tipped pens? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Felt-tipped 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 much GST applies to Felt-tipped pens? Under HSN 96082000, Felt-tipped pens attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Felt-tipped 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Felt-tipped 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96082000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹396 Cr (+45.97% YoY) — 0.0108% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹70 Cr (+14.63% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹327 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #862 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9608: 18.52% of its exports; import side 10.51% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9608: #2 of 27 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 17.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1194 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +49.17% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9608: 18.52% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96082000 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 | 151.57 | 0.0066% | — | 10.22% | 22.89 | 0.0006% | — | 4.60% | +128.68 | #1584 | | FY 2019-20 | 160.30 | 0.0073% | +5.76% | 10.97% | 26.30 | 0.0008% | +14.90% | 5.67% | +134.00 | #1515 | | FY 2020-21 | 131.25 | 0.0061% | −18.12% | 11.93% | 29.77 | 0.0010% | +13.19% | 12.69% | +101.48 | #1793 | | FY 2021-22 | 195.78 | 0.0062% | +49.17% | 13.29% | 44.55 | 0.0010% | +49.65% | 10.78% | +151.23 | #1669 | | FY 2022-23 | 230.33 | 0.0064% | +17.65% | 11.76% | 49.38 | 0.0009% | +10.84% | 8.23% | +180.95 | #1588 | | FY 2023-24 | 271.48 | 0.0075% | +17.87% | 14.00% | 60.78 | 0.0011% | +23.09% | 8.86% | +210.70 | #1470 | | FY 2024-25 | 396.27 | 0.0108% | +45.97% | 18.52% | 69.67 | 0.0011% | +14.63% | 10.51% | +326.60 | #1194 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 17.37%/yr, imports 20.38%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96082000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 17.37% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 96082000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹151.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹396.27 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96082000 ranked #1194 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96082000 ranks #1194 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9608, it ranks #2 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #862 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96082000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96082000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 49.17% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹326.60 Crore in HSN Code 96082000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹396.27 Cr exceeded imports of ₹69.67 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹326.60 Crore — ranking #862 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 20.38% CAGR signals rising demand for Felt-tipped pens India's imports under HSN Code 96082000 have grown at 20.38% CAGR, reaching ₹69.67 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96082000 contributes 18.52% of Sub-Chapter 9608 exports — ranked #2 Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9608, HSN Code 96082000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 18.52% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.51% share (rank #4). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |