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HSN Code 96083099: Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph Pens

HSN Code 96083099 represents Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph Pens under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph Pens 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 Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph Pens.

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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?

Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph 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 : 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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96083099 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹54 Cr

+27.97% vs FY 2024-25

0.0014% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹22 Cr

−5.57% vs FY 2024-25

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹31 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2584 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9608

FY 2025-26

2.78%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9608’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 2.76% of Sub-Chapter 9608’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9608

FY 2025-26

#8 of 27

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

Import-side rank: #11 of 27

At a glance

57.39%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#3702

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+299.47%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

2.78%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9608

Share of Sub-Chapter 9608 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96083099

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, 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

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #3702

Balance

+31.21

Exports

53.58 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+27.97% YoY

2.78% of Sub-Ch. 9608

Imports

22.37 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−5.57% YoY

2.76% of Sub-Ch. 9608

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

57.39% /yr

Imports

13.89% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 9608 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1,924.00 Cr

Import

₹810.02 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,113.98

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: 57.39% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 96083099 have grown at a compound annual rate of 57.39% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹53.58 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 96083099 Ranked #3702 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 96083099 ranks #3702 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9608, it ranks #8 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #2584 of 12872.

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 ₹31.21 Crore in HSN Code 96083099 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹53.58 Cr exceeded imports of ₹22.37 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹31.21 Crore — ranking #2584 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 13.89% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph Pens

India's imports under HSN Code 96083099 have grown at 13.89% CAGR, reaching ₹22.37 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 96083099 Contributes 2.78% 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 2.78% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 2.76% share (rank #11).

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 Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph 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 Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph 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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph Pens is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph Pens?

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 Other Pens, Excluding Fountain and Stylograph Pens?

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

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