--- title: "HSN Code for Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap | HSN 96083092 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 96083092 related to Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96083092/" --- # HSN Code 96083092: Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other : With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 96083092 ? It includes Other : Pen nibs and nib points: Other pen nibs ### Any common misclassification issue with Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap? 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 Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap? 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 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap? 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 96083092 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (0.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−25.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7174 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9608: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9608: #23 of 27 by export value; import-side #24 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -29.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: 0.00% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9608: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96083092 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.08 | #9301 | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.20% | −0.93 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.92% | 0.00% | −0.01 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +400.00% | 0.01% | −0.05 | — | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.01% | −0.05 | — | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.00% | 0.01% | −0.03 | #10473 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.00% | 0.00% | −0.02 | #10437 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -29.29%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96083092 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -29.29% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 96083092 have declined at a compound annual rate of -29.29% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96083092 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96083092 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9608, it ranks #23 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #7174 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96083092 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96083092 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 0.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.02 Crore in HSN Code 96083092 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.02 Crore — ranking #7174 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 96083092 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 9608 exports — ranked #23 Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9608, HSN Code 96083092 ranks #23 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #24). ## 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 | | #23 | HSN Code 96083092: Fountain pens – Precious metal body or cap (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |