HSN Code 96131000: Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable

HSN Code 96131000 represents Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96131000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96131000

HSN Code 96131000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable

Chapter

96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Sub Chapter

9613 - Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 96131000 not include?

Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96131000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹5 Cr

−34.98% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−75.97% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹5 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3766 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9613

FY 2024-25

10.38%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9613’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.62% of Sub-Chapter 9613’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9613

FY 2024-25

#4 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9613

Import-side rank: #5 of 5

At a glance

−18.43%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#6543

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+39.26%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

10.38%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9613

Share of Sub-Chapter 9613 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96131000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4248

Balance

+14.76

Exports

17.92 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

28.31% of Sub-Ch. 9613

Imports

3.16 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

3.98% of Sub-Ch. 9613

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4910

Balance

+6.89

Exports

10.80 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−39.73% YoY

16.62% of Sub-Ch. 9613

Imports

3.91 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+23.73% YoY

3.79% of Sub-Ch. 9613

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5127

Balance

+7.25

Exports

9.68 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−10.37% YoY

16.02% of Sub-Ch. 9613

Imports

2.43 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−37.85% YoY

2.24% of Sub-Ch. 9613

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5095

Balance

+9.03

Exports

13.48 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+39.26% YoY

16.46% of Sub-Ch. 9613

Imports

4.45 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+83.13% YoY

3.65% of Sub-Ch. 9613

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5228

Balance

+8.18

Exports

13.48 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

0.00% YoY

14.16% of Sub-Ch. 9613

Imports

5.30 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+19.10% YoY

3.50% of Sub-Ch. 9613

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5999

Balance

+5.29

Exports

8.12 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−39.76% YoY

14.66% of Sub-Ch. 9613

Imports

2.83 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−46.60% YoY

3.17% of Sub-Ch. 9613

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6543

Balance

+4.60

Exports

5.28 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−34.98% YoY

10.38% of Sub-Ch. 9613

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−75.97% YoY

0.62% of Sub-Ch. 9613

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−18.43% /yr

Imports

−22.59% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 9613 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹50.88 Cr

Import

₹109.50 Cr

Trade Balance

−58.62

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 96131000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −18.43% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 96131000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −18.43% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹17.92 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 96131000 Ranked #6543 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96131000 ranks #6543 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9613, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #3766 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 96131000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96131000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 39.26% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹4.60 Crore in HSN Code 96131000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹5.28 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.68 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4.60 Crore — ranking #3766 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −22.59% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable

India's imports under HSN Code 96131000 have grown at −22.59% CAGR, reaching ₹0.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 96131000 Contributes 10.38% of Sub-Chapter 9613 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9613, HSN Code 96131000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 10.38% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.62% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96131000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 96131000 ?

It includes Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable?

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 Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable?

Under HSN 96131000, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable?

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 Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.