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HSN Code 96099020: Other Pencils
HSN Code 96099020 represents Other Pencils under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Pencils correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96099020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Pencils.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96099020
HSN Code 96099020 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 96099020 not include?
Other Pencils does not include products with the following descriptions.
Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a rigid sheath
Pencil leads, black or coloured
Other : Slate pencils and chalk sticks
Other : Pastels, drawing charcoals and writing or drawing chalks and tailors chalks
Other : Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96099020 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹6 Cr
0.0002% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹34 Cr
0.0005% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹28 Cr
Surplus rank #9835 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 9609
FY 2025-261.31%
Share of Sub-Chapter 9609’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 15.64% of Sub-Chapter 9609’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9609
FY 2025-26#4 of 6
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9609
Import-side rank: #4 of 6
At a glance
−1.30%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#6541
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+56.06%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move
1.31%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9609
Share of Sub-Chapter 9609 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96099020
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−23.26
Exports
6.72 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
— YoY
3.39% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
29.98 ₹ Cr
0.0008% share
— YoY
29.40% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
−15.89
Exports
3.58 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−46.73% YoY
1.64% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
19.47 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
−35.06% YoY
21.91% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
−10.14
Exports
2.72 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−24.02% YoY
1.29% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
12.86 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
−33.95% YoY
28.43% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
−17.32
Exports
3.06 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+12.50% YoY
1.09% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
20.38 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+58.48% YoY
25.94% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
−28.23
Exports
3.61 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+17.97% YoY
0.90% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
31.84 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+56.23% YoY
19.09% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
−19.48
Exports
4.37 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+21.05% YoY
0.96% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
23.85 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
−25.09% YoY
13.99% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
−19.41
Exports
6.82 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+56.06% YoY
1.43% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
26.23 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+9.98% YoY
14.33% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Balance
−27.85
Exports
6.13 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−10.12% YoY
1.31% of Sub-Ch. 9609
Imports
33.98 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
+29.55% YoY
15.64% of Sub-Ch. 9609
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
−1.30% /yr
Imports
1.81% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹468.00 Cr
Import
₹217.28 Cr
Trade Balance
+250.72
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 96099020 Export-Import Analysis
Export Decline: −1.30% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 96099020 have declined at a compound annual rate of −1.30% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹6.72 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.13 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 96099020 Ranked #6541 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 96099020 ranks #6541 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9609, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #9835 of 12872.
FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 96099020 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96099020 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 56.06% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹27.85 Crore in HSN Code 96099020 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹33.98 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.13 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹27.85 Crore — ranking #9835 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 1.81% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Pencils
India's imports under HSN Code 96099020 have grown at 1.81% CAGR, reaching ₹33.98 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 96099020 Contributes 1.31% of Sub-Chapter 9609 Exports — Ranked #4
Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9609, HSN Code 96099020 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 1.31% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 15.64% share (rank #4).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96099020 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 96099020 ?
It includes Ribbons |Others
How much GST applies to Other Pencils?
Under HSN 96099020, Other Pencils attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
Any common misclassification issue with Other 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 Other 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 Other Pencils is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Pencils; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other 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.