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HSN Code 96121030: Electronic Typewriter Ribbons

HSN Code 96121030 represents Electronic Typewriter Ribbons under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Electronic Typewriter Ribbons correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96121030, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Electronic Typewriter Ribbons.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96121030

HSN Code 96121030 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Ribbons : Ribbon for electronic typewriter

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 96121030 not include?

Electronic Typewriter Ribbons does not include products with the following descriptions.

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96121030 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

< ₹1 Crore

−25.00% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−60.00% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #5603 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9612

FY 2025-26

0.07%

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

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 9612’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9612

FY 2025-26

#5 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #5 of 5

At a glance

−16.94%

Export CAGR

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

#10294

National Export Rank

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

+200.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.07%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9612

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96121030

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 #9141

Balance

−0.13

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.49% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #9172

Balance

+0.09

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−9.09% YoY

0.39% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−95.83% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9824

Balance

−0.02

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−80.00% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+300.00% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #10198

Balance

−0.04

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−50.00% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+25.00% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #10045

Balance

−0.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+200.00% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−20.00% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9818

Balance

+0.07

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+200.00% YoY

0.42% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−50.00% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #10112

Balance

−0.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−55.56% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+150.00% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 9612

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #10294

Balance

+0.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−25.00% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 9612

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−60.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 9612

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−16.94% /yr

Imports

−29.88% /yr

Consistently Surplus
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 96121030 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −16.94% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 96121030 have declined at a compound annual rate of −16.94% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 96121030 Ranked #10294 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 96121030 ranks #10294 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9612, it ranks #5 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #5603 of 12872.

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 Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹0.01 Crore in HSN Code 96121030 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹0.03 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.01 Crore — ranking #5603 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −29.88% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Electronic Typewriter Ribbons

India's imports under HSN Code 96121030 have grown at −29.88% CAGR, reaching ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 96121030 Contributes 0.07% 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 0.07% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96121030 and GST compliance.

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.

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