--- title: "HSN Code for Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines | HSN 96121020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 96121020 related to Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96121020/" --- # HSN Code 96121020: Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines - [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 :Ribbon for typewriters, other than electronic and similar machines | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 96121020 ? It includes Cigarette & Other Lighters + Parts ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines? 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 much GST applies to Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines? Under HSN 96121020, Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines? 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 96121020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+200.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+10.34% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7470 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9612: 1.33% of its exports; import side 0.15% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9612: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -0.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8898 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +200.00% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9612: 1.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96121020 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.24% | −0.30 | #8240 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −8.70% | 1.63% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −10.53% | 0.22% | −0.26 | #8336 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −26.19% | 1.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −14.71% | 0.21% | −0.27 | #8580 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −9.68% | 1.22% | 1.09 | 0.0000% | +87.93% | 0.32% | −0.81 | #8985 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +39.29% | 1.40% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −41.28% | 0.15% | −0.25 | #8876 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −61.54% | 0.71% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −9.38% | 0.15% | −0.43 | #9590 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 1.33% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +10.34% | 0.15% | −0.19 | #8898 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -0.37%/yr, imports -2.82%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96121020 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -0.37% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 96121020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.37% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.46 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.45 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96121020 ranked #8898 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96121020 ranks #8898 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9612, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #7470 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96121020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96121020 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 200.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.19 Crore in HSN Code 96121020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.64 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.45 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.19 Crore — ranking #7470 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -2.82% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ribbon for Typewriters, Non-Electronic and Similar Machines India's imports under HSN Code 96121020 have grown at -2.82% CAGR, reaching ₹0.64 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96121020 contributes 1.33% of Sub-Chapter 9612 exports — ranked #4 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9612, HSN Code 96121020 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 1.33% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.15% share (rank #4). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96121010/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | #5 | [HSN Code 96121030: Ribbons\| Electronic Typewriter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96121030/) | < ₹1 Crore |