HSN Code 96083099: Fountain pens: Other

HSN Code 96083099 represents Fountain pens: Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Fountain pens: Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96083099, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Fountain pens: Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96083099

HSN Code 96083099 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other 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%

What does HSN Code 96083099 not include?

Fountain pens: Other 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 : 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

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: 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: 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

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 : Nibs of wool felt or plastics for use in the manufacture of porous tip pen or markers

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96083099 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹42 Cr

−9.96% vs FY 2023-24

0.0011% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹24 Cr

+6.28% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹18 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2891 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9608

FY 2024-25

1.96%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9608’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 3.57% of Sub-Chapter 9608’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9608

FY 2024-25

#8 of 27

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9608

Import-side rank: #9 of 27

At a glance

62.91%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#3865

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+299.47%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

1.96%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9608

Share of Sub-Chapter 9608 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96083099

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #6821

Balance

−6.76

Exports

2.24 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 9608

Imports

9.00 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

YoY

1.81% of Sub-Ch. 9608

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6983

Balance

−8.58

Exports

1.90 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−15.18% YoY

0.13% of Sub-Ch. 9608

Imports

10.48 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+16.44% YoY

2.26% of Sub-Ch. 9608

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5415

Balance

+3.12

Exports

7.59 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+299.47% YoY

0.69% of Sub-Ch. 9608

Imports

4.47 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−57.35% YoY

1.91% of Sub-Ch. 9608

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4512

Balance

+15.10

Exports

21.48 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+183.00% YoY

1.46% of Sub-Ch. 9608

Imports

6.38 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+42.73% YoY

1.54% of Sub-Ch. 9608

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4342

Balance

+12.94

Exports

26.27 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+22.30% YoY

1.34% of Sub-Ch. 9608

Imports

13.33 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+108.93% YoY

2.22% of Sub-Ch. 9608

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3642

Balance

+24.21

Exports

46.50 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+77.01% YoY

2.40% of Sub-Ch. 9608

Imports

22.29 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+67.22% YoY

3.25% of Sub-Ch. 9608

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3865

Balance

+18.18

Exports

41.87 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−9.96% YoY

1.96% of Sub-Ch. 9608

Imports

23.69 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+6.28% YoY

3.57% of Sub-Ch. 9608

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

62.91% /yr

Imports

17.50% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 9608 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,139.67 Cr

Import

₹662.95 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,476.72

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 96083099 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 62.91% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 96083099 have grown at a compound annual rate of 62.91% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹41.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 96083099 Ranked #3865 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96083099 ranks #3865 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9608, it ranks #8 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #2891 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 96083099 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96083099 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 299.47% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹18.18 Crore in HSN Code 96083099 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹41.87 Cr exceeded imports of ₹23.69 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹18.18 Crore — ranking #2891 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 17.50% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Fountain pens: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 96083099 have grown at 17.50% CAGR, reaching ₹23.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 96083099 Contributes 1.96% of Sub-Chapter 9608 Exports — Ranked #8

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9608, HSN Code 96083099 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 1.96% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.57% share (rank #9).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96083099 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 96083099 ?

It includes Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Of metal

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Fountain pens: Other?

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 Fountain pens: Other?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Fountain pens: Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Fountain pens: Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Fountain pens: Other?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Fountain pens: Other?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.