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# HSN Code 96121030: Ribbons| Electronic Typewriter

- [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 electronic typewriter | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96121030 ?

It includes Smoking Pipes & Cigar/Cigarette Holders & Parts

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Ribbons/ Electronic Typewriter?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Any common misclassification issue with Ribbons/ Electronic Typewriter?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Ribbons/ Electronic Typewriter is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ribbons/ Electronic Typewriter?

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.

### How much GST applies to Ribbons/ Electronic Typewriter?

Under HSN 96121030, Ribbons/ Electronic Typewriter attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96121030 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−55.56% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+150.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7128 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9612: 0.12% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9612: #5 of 5 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -15.52% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10112 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +200.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9612: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96121030

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% | — | 0.49% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.08% | −0.13 | #9141 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −9.09% | 0.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.83% | 0.00% | +0.09 | #9172 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.00% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +300.00% | 0.01% | −0.02 | #9824 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.00% | 0.01% | −0.04 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.00% | 0.01% | −0.01 | #10045 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.42% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.01% | +0.07 | #9818 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −55.56% | 0.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +150.00% | 0.01% | −0.01 | #10112 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -15.52%/yr, imports -23.01%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96121030 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -15.52% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96121030 have declined at a compound annual rate of -15.52% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96121030 ranked #10112 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96121030 ranks #10112 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9612, it ranks #5 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #7128 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96121030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96121030 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 200.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.01 Crore in HSN Code 96121030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.05 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.04 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.01 Crore — ranking #7128 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -23.01% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ribbons| Electronic Typewriter

India's imports under HSN Code 96121030 have grown at -23.01% CAGR, reaching ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96121030 contributes 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 9612 exports — ranked #5

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9612, HSN Code 96121030 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #5).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96121020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | HSN Code 96121030: Ribbons\| Electronic Typewriter (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |