--- title: "HSN Code for Ribbons | Computer Printer Ribbon | HSN 96121010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 96121010 related to Ribbons | Computer Printer Ribbon with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96121010/" --- # HSN Code 96121010: Ribbons | Computer Printer Ribbon - [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 9612: Inked Ribbons & Ink-pads](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9612/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ribbons : Computer printer ribbon | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 96121010 ? It includes Other Lighters |Other ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Ribbons / Computer Printer Ribbon is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Ribbons / Computer Printer Ribbon; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ribbons / Computer Printer Ribbon? 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 Ribbons / Computer Printer Ribbon? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Ribbons / Computer Printer Ribbon? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Ribbons / Computer Printer Ribbon? Under HSN 96121010, Ribbons / Computer Printer Ribbon attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96121010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹19 Cr (+68.01% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹184 Cr (+7.99% YoY) — 0.0030% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹165 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11179 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9612: 55.28% of its exports; import side 44.11% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9612: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 5.06% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4975 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +68.01% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9612: 55.28% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96121010 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. 9612 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9612 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 13.91 | 0.0006% | — | 62.38% | 135.88 | 0.0038% | — | 42.91% | −121.97 | #4587 | | FY 2019-20 | 16.20 | 0.0007% | +16.46% | 63.06% | 136.81 | 0.0041% | +0.68% | 44.61% | −120.61 | #4408 | | FY 2020-21 | 16.19 | 0.0008% | −0.06% | 65.41% | 133.77 | 0.0046% | −2.22% | 47.62% | −117.58 | #4483 | | FY 2021-22 | 13.51 | 0.0004% | −16.55% | 58.71% | 165.47 | 0.0036% | +23.70% | 48.30% | −151.96 | #5094 | | FY 2022-23 | 13.64 | 0.0004% | +0.96% | 49.06% | 221.14 | 0.0038% | +33.64% | 53.47% | −207.50 | #5210 | | FY 2023-24 | 11.13 | 0.0003% | −18.40% | 52.52% | 170.43 | 0.0030% | −22.93% | 45.40% | −159.30 | #5598 | | FY 2024-25 | 18.70 | 0.0005% | +68.01% | 55.28% | 184.05 | 0.0030% | +7.99% | 44.11% | −165.35 | #4975 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 5.06%/yr, imports 5.19%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96121010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 5.06% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 96121010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹18.70 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96121010 ranked #4975 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96121010 ranks #4975 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9612, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #11179 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96121010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96121010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 68.01% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹165.35 Crore in HSN Code 96121010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹184.05 Cr exceeded exports of ₹18.70 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹165.35 Crore — ranking #11179 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 5.19% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ribbons | Computer Printer Ribbon India's imports under HSN Code 96121010 have grown at 5.19% CAGR, reaching ₹184.05 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96121010 contributes 55.28% of Sub-Chapter 9612 exports — ranked #1 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9612, HSN Code 96121010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 55.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 44.11% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9612 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 96121010: Ribbons \| Computer Printer Ribbon (this hsn code) | ₹19 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 96121090: Ribbons \|Others](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96121090/) | ₹13 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 96122000: Ink-Pads](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96122000/) | ₹2 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 96121020: Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96121020/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #5 | [HSN Code 96121030: Ribbons\| Electronic Typewriter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96121030/) | < ₹1 Crore |