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HSN Code 96121010: Computer Printer Ribbons

HSN Code 96121010 represents Computer Printer Ribbons under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Computer Printer Ribbons correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96121010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Computer Printer Ribbons.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96121010

HSN Code 96121010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Ribbons : Computer printer ribbon

Chapter

96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Sub Chapter

9612 - Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 96121010 not include?

Computer Printer Ribbons does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 96121020

Ribbons :Ribbon for typewriters, other than electronic and similar machines

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96121010 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹13 Cr

−30.32% vs FY 2024-25

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹188 Cr

+2.37% vs FY 2024-25

0.0027% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹175 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11295 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9612

FY 2025-26

29.33%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9612’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 42.19% of Sub-Chapter 9612’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9612

FY 2025-26

#2 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9612

Import-side rank: #2 of 5

At a glance

−0.93%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#5659

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+68.01%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

29.33%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9612

Share of Sub-Chapter 9612 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96121010

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4587

Balance

−121.97

Exports

13.91 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

62.38% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

135.88 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

— YoY

42.91% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4408

Balance

−120.61

Exports

16.20 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+16.46% YoY

63.06% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

136.81 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

+0.68% YoY

44.61% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4483

Balance

−117.58

Exports

16.19 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−0.06% YoY

65.41% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

133.77 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

−2.22% YoY

47.62% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5094

Balance

−151.96

Exports

13.51 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−16.55% YoY

58.71% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

165.47 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

+23.70% YoY

48.30% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5210

Balance

−207.50

Exports

13.64 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+0.96% YoY

49.06% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

221.14 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

+33.64% YoY

53.47% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5598

Balance

−159.30

Exports

11.13 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−18.40% YoY

52.52% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

170.43 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

−22.93% YoY

45.40% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4975

Balance

−165.35

Exports

18.70 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+68.01% YoY

55.28% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

184.05 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+7.99% YoY

44.11% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #5659

Balance

−175.38

Exports

13.03 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−30.32% YoY

29.33% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

188.41 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+2.37% YoY

42.19% of Sub-Ch. 9612

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−0.93% /yr

Imports

4.78% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 9612 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹44.43 Cr

Import

₹446.61 Cr

Trade Balance

−402.18

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 96121010 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −0.93% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 96121010 have declined at a compound annual rate of −0.93% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹13.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹13.03 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 96121010 Ranked #5659 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 96121010 ranks #5659 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9612, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #11295 of 12872.

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 ₹175.38 Crore in HSN Code 96121010 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹188.41 Cr exceeded exports of ₹13.03 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹175.38 Crore — ranking #11295 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 4.78% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Computer Printer Ribbons

India's imports under HSN Code 96121010 have grown at 4.78% CAGR, reaching ₹188.41 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 96121010 Contributes 29.33% of Sub-Chapter 9612 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9612, HSN Code 96121010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 29.33% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 42.19% share (rank #2).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96121010 and GST compliance.

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.

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