--- title: "HSN Code for Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks | HSN 96099010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 96099010 related to Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96099010/" --- # HSN Code 96099010: Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks - [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 9609: Writing instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9609/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Slate pencils and chalk sticks | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 96099010 ? It includes Ribbons| Electronic Typewriter ### Any common misclassification issue with Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks? 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 Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks? Under HSN 96099010, Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96099010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1 Cr (+28.87% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−73.68% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4449 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9609: 0.26% of its exports; import side 0.03% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9609: #5 of 6 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 17.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8039 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +145.00% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9609: 0.26% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96099010 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. 9609 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9609 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.38% | +0.09 | #8208 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.08% | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −76.92% | 0.10% | +0.02 | #9131 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +81.82% | 0.10% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −11.11% | 0.18% | +0.12 | #8869 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +145.00% | 0.17% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,075.00% | 1.20% | −0.45 | #8593 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.82% | 0.17% | 1.02 | 0.0000% | +8.51% | 0.61% | −0.33 | #8415 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.58% | 0.21% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −81.37% | 0.11% | +0.78 | #8273 | | FY 2024-25 | 1.25 | 0.0000% | +28.87% | 0.26% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −73.68% | 0.03% | +1.20 | #8039 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 17.29%/yr, imports -28.99%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96099010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 17.29% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 96099010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.29% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.25 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96099010 ranked #8039 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96099010 ranks #8039 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9609, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #4449 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96099010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96099010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 145.00% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.20 Crore in HSN Code 96099010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.25 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.20 Crore — ranking #4449 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -28.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks India's imports under HSN Code 96099010 have grown at -28.99% CAGR, reaching ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96099010 contributes 0.26% of Sub-Chapter 9609 exports — ranked #5 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9609, HSN Code 96099010 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #6). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9609 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 96091000: Pencils and crayons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96091000/) | ₹445 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 96099090: Other Drawing, Writing & Marking Supplies](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96099090/) | ₹15 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 96099030: Other Pastels/Charcoals/Chalks](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96099030/) | ₹7 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 96099020: Pencils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96099020/) | ₹7 Cr | | #5 | HSN Code 96099010: Slate Pencils and Chalk Sticks (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 96092000: Pencil Leads, Black Or Coloured](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96092000/) | < ₹1 Crore |