HSN Code 96099020: Pencils

HSN Code 96099020 represents Pencils under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Pencils correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96099020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Pencils.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
96	Miscellaneous manufactured articles	9609	Pencils (including propelling or sliding pencils) , crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks	Other : Other pencils	6%	6%	12%	0%

Description of goods

Other : Other pencils

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%

HSN Code	Description
96091000	Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a rigid sheath
96092000	Pencil leads, black or coloured
96099010	Other : Slate pencils and chalk sticks
96099030	Other : Pastels, drawing charcoals and writing or drawing chalks and tailors chalks
96099090	Other : Other

HSN Code 96091000

Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a rigid sheath

HSN Code 96092000

Pencil leads, black or coloured

HSN Code 96099010

Other : Slate pencils and chalk sticks

HSN Code 96099030

Other : Pastels, drawing charcoals and writing or drawing chalks and tailors chalks

HSN Code 96099090

Other : Other

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What products are classified under HSN 96099020 ?

It includes Ribbons |Others

How much GST applies to Pencils?

Under HSN 96099020, Pencils attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Pencils?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Pencils?

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 Pencils is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Pencils?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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