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# HSN Code 96089120: Porous Tip Pen Nib (Felt/Plastic)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Pen nibs and nib points : Nibs of wool felt or plastics for use in the manufacture of porous tip pen or markers | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96089120 ?

It includes Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Porous Tip Pen Nib (Felt/Plastic)?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Porous Tip Pen Nib (Felt/Plastic)?

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

### How much GST applies to Porous Tip Pen Nib (Felt/Plastic)?

Under HSN 96089120, Porous Tip Pen Nib (Felt/Plastic) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Porous Tip Pen Nib (Felt/Plastic)?

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 Porous Tip Pen Nib (Felt/Plastic)?

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 96089120 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+1.30% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹9 Cr (−11.23% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹8 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8909 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9608: 0.04% of its exports; import side 1.33%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9608: #14 of 27 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -9.50% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8455 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +41.03% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9608: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96089120

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 | 1.42 | 0.0001% | — | 0.10% | 11.95 | 0.0003% | — | 2.40% | −10.53 | #7292 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.98 | 0.0001% | +39.44% | 0.14% | 9.39 | 0.0003% | −21.42% | 2.03% | −7.41 | #6947 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.07 | 0.0000% | −45.96% | 0.10% | 6.99 | 0.0002% | −25.56% | 2.98% | −5.92 | #7611 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −27.10% | 0.05% | 13.47 | 0.0003% | +92.70% | 3.26% | −12.69 | #8209 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.10 | 0.0000% | +41.03% | 0.06% | 14.75 | 0.0003% | +9.50% | 2.46% | −13.65 | #8022 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −30.00% | 0.04% | 9.97 | 0.0002% | −32.41% | 1.45% | −9.20 | #8466 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1.30% | 0.04% | 8.85 | 0.0001% | −11.23% | 1.33% | −8.07 | #8455 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -9.50%/yr, imports -4.88%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96089120 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -9.50% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96089120 have declined at a compound annual rate of -9.50% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.42 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.78 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96089120 ranked #8455 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96089120 ranks #8455 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9608, it ranks #14 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #8909 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96089120 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96089120 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 41.03% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹8.07 Crore in HSN Code 96089120 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹8.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.78 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹8.07 Crore — ranking #8909 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -4.88% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Porous Tip Pen Nib (Felt/Plastic)

India's imports under HSN Code 96089120 have grown at -4.88% CAGR, reaching ₹8.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96089120 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 9608 exports — ranked #14

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9608, HSN Code 96089120 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.33% share (rank #14).

## 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 |
| #14 | HSN Code 96089120: Porous Tip Pen Nib (Felt/Plastic) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |