HSN Code 96082000 represents Felt-tipped pens under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Felt-tipped pens correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96082000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Felt-tipped pens.
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HSN Code 96082000 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
Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
9%
9%
18%
0%
Description of Goods
Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
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%
Felt-tipped 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
Ball point pens : Other : Other
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
Ball point pens : Other : Other
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
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India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹217 Cr
0.0056% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹94 Cr
0.0014% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹122 Cr
Surplus rank #1538 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 9608
FY 2025-2611.25%
Share of Sub-Chapter 9608’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 11.64% of Sub-Chapter 9608’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9608
FY 2025-26#2 of 27
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9608
Import-side rank: #3 of 27
At a glance
5.23%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#1871
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+49.17%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
11.25%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9608
Share of Sub-Chapter 9608 exports in FY 2025-26
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+128.68
Exports
151.57 ₹ Cr
0.0066% share
— YoY
10.22% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
22.89 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
— YoY
4.60% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+134.00
Exports
160.30 ₹ Cr
0.0073% share
+5.76% YoY
10.97% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
26.30 ₹ Cr
0.0008% share
+14.90% YoY
5.67% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+101.48
Exports
131.25 ₹ Cr
0.0061% share
−18.12% YoY
11.93% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
29.77 ₹ Cr
0.0010% share
+13.19% YoY
12.69% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+151.23
Exports
195.78 ₹ Cr
0.0062% share
+49.17% YoY
13.29% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
44.55 ₹ Cr
0.0010% share
+49.65% YoY
10.78% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+180.95
Exports
230.33 ₹ Cr
0.0064% share
+17.65% YoY
11.76% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
49.38 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+10.84% YoY
8.23% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+210.70
Exports
271.48 ₹ Cr
0.0075% share
+17.87% YoY
14.00% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
60.78 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
+23.09% YoY
8.86% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+326.60
Exports
396.27 ₹ Cr
0.0108% share
+45.97% YoY
18.52% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
69.67 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
+14.63% YoY
10.51% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+122.26
Exports
216.54 ₹ Cr
0.0056% share
−45.36% YoY
11.25% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
94.28 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
+35.32% YoY
11.64% of Sub-Ch. 9608
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
5.23% /yr
Imports
22.41% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹1,924.00 Cr
Import
₹810.02 Cr
Trade Balance
+1,113.98
India's exports under HSN Code 96082000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.23% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹151.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹216.54 Crore in FY 2025-26.
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 96082000 ranks #1871 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9608, it ranks #2 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #1538 of 12872.
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.
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹216.54 Cr exceeded imports of ₹94.28 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹122.26 Crore — ranking #1538 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 96082000 have grown at 22.41% CAGR, reaching ₹94.28 Crore in FY 2025-26.
Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9608, HSN Code 96082000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 11.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 11.64% share (rank #3).
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96082000 and GST compliance.
It includes Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
Under HSN 96082000, Felt-tipped pens attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
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.
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.