HSN Code 96091000 represents Pencils and crayons under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Pencils and crayons correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96091000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Pencils and crayons.
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HSN Code 96091000 relates to the following description.
Description of Goods
Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a rigid sheath
Chapter
96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Sub Chapter
9609 - Pencils (including propelling or sliding pencils) , crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks
CGST
6%
SGST
6%
IGST
12%
CESS
0%
Pencils and crayons does not include products with the following descriptions.
Pencil leads, black or coloured
Other : Slate pencils and chalk sticks
Other : Other pencils
Other : Pastels, drawing charcoals and writing or drawing chalks and tailors chalks
Other : Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹445 Cr
0.0121% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹82 Cr
0.0013% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹364 Cr
Surplus rank #803 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 9609
FY 2024-2593.59%
Share of Sub-Chapter 9609’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 44.57% of Sub-Chapter 9609’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9609
FY 2024-25#1 of 6
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9609
Import-side rank: #1 of 6
At a glance
16.88%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#1100
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+43.33%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move
93.59%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9609
Share of Sub-Chapter 9609 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
+155.30
Exports
174.66 ₹ Cr
0.0076% share
— YoY
88.12% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
19.36 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
— YoY
18.98% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
+174.14
Exports
195.50 ₹ Cr
0.0089% share
+11.93% YoY
89.42% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
21.36 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+10.33% YoY
24.04% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
+180.37
Exports
193.67 ₹ Cr
0.0090% share
−0.94% YoY
92.11% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
13.30 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
−37.73% YoY
29.40% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
+233.61
Exports
257.19 ₹ Cr
0.0082% share
+32.80% YoY
91.31% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
23.58 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
+77.29% YoY
30.01% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
+332.01
Exports
368.63 ₹ Cr
0.0102% share
+43.33% YoY
92.36% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
36.62 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+55.30% YoY
21.95% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
+361.72
Exports
422.68 ₹ Cr
0.0117% share
+14.66% YoY
93.08% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
60.96 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
+66.47% YoY
35.77% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
+363.64
Exports
445.24 ₹ Cr
0.0121% share
+5.34% YoY
93.59% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
81.60 ₹ Cr
0.0013% share
+33.86% YoY
44.57% of Sub-Ch. 9609
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
16.88% /yr
Imports
27.10% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹475.76 Cr
Import
₹183.07 Cr
Trade Balance
+292.69
India's exports under HSN Code 96091000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.88% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹174.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹445.24 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96091000 ranks #1100 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9609, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #803 of 12657.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96091000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 43.33% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹445.24 Cr exceeded imports of ₹81.60 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹363.64 Crore — ranking #803 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 96091000 have grown at 27.10% CAGR, reaching ₹81.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9609, HSN Code 96091000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 93.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 44.57% share (rank #1).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96091000 and GST compliance.
It includes Ribbons | Computer Printer Ribbon
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
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.
Under HSN 96091000, Pencils and crayons attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
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.