HSN Code 96085000 represents Sets from two or more sub-headings under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sets from two or more sub-headings correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96085000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Sets from two or more sub-headings.
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HSN Code 96085000 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
Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings
9%
9%
18%
0%
Description of Goods
Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings
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%
Sets from two or more sub-headings 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
Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
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
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
Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
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
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
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹4 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹3 Cr
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹1 Cr
Surplus rank #4519 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 9608
FY 2024-250.18%
Share of Sub-Chapter 9608’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 0.44% of Sub-Chapter 9608’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9608
FY 2024-25#13 of 27
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9608
Import-side rank: #17 of 27
At a glance
17.76%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#6907
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+92.16%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move
0.18%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9608
Share of Sub-Chapter 9608 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−0.32
Exports
1.47 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
0.10% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
1.79 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.36% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+0.57
Exports
1.33 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−9.52% YoY
0.09% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−57.54% YoY
0.16% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+1.35
Exports
1.55 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+16.54% YoY
0.14% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−73.68% YoY
0.09% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
−0.67
Exports
1.57 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+1.29% YoY
0.11% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
2.24 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+1,020.00% YoY
0.54% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
−1.64
Exports
1.86 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+18.47% YoY
0.09% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
3.50 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+56.25% YoY
0.58% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+1.09
Exports
2.04 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+9.68% YoY
0.11% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−72.86% YoY
0.14% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Balance
+1.00
Exports
3.92 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+92.16% YoY
0.18% of Sub-Ch. 9608
Imports
2.92 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+207.37% YoY
0.44% of Sub-Ch. 9608
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
17.76% /yr
Imports
8.50% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹2,139.67 Cr
Import
₹662.95 Cr
Trade Balance
+1,476.72
India's exports under HSN Code 96085000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.76% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96085000 ranks #6907 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9608, it ranks #13 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #4519 of 12657.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96085000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 92.16% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.92 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.92 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.00 Crore — ranking #4519 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 96085000 have grown at 8.50% CAGR, reaching ₹2.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9608, HSN Code 96085000 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 0.18% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.44% share (rank #17).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96085000 and GST compliance.
It includes Pen/pencil holders, similar holders
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.
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sets from two or more sub-headings; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
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.
Under HSN 96085000, Sets from two or more sub-headings attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.