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# HSN Code 96151900: Combs, hair-slides: Other

- [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 9615: Hair Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9615/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Combs, hair-slides and the like: Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96151900 ?

It includes Other Complete Vacuum Flask

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Combs, hair-slides: Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Combs, hair-slides: Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Combs, hair-slides: Other?

Under HSN 96151900, Combs, hair-slides: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Combs, hair-slides: Other?

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 Combs, hair-slides: Other?

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 Combs, hair-slides: Other?

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 96151900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹8 Cr (−42.31% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹263 Cr (+24.89% YoY) — 0.0043% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹255 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11489 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9615: 10.23% of its exports; import side 83.53%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9615: #3 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -17.00% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6014 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +79.68% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9615: 10.23% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96151900

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. 9615 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9615 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 25.35 | 0.0011% | — | 36.78% | 141.00 | 0.0039% | — | 80.03% | −115.65 | #3785 |
| FY 2019-20 | 20.67 | 0.0009% | −18.46% | 33.59% | 162.11 | 0.0048% | +14.97% | 81.30% | −141.44 | #4059 |
| FY 2020-21 | 37.14 | 0.0017% | +79.68% | 43.19% | 90.48 | 0.0031% | −44.19% | 79.17% | −53.34 | #3366 |
| FY 2021-22 | 25.61 | 0.0008% | −31.04% | 31.00% | 123.75 | 0.0027% | +36.77% | 75.28% | −98.14 | #4259 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.06 | 0.0003% | −64.62% | 14.54% | 168.29 | 0.0029% | +35.99% | 78.30% | −159.23 | #5757 |
| FY 2023-24 | 14.37 | 0.0004% | +58.61% | 19.02% | 210.74 | 0.0038% | +25.22% | 83.11% | −196.37 | #5223 |
| FY 2024-25 | 8.29 | 0.0002% | −42.31% | 10.23% | 263.19 | 0.0043% | +24.89% | 83.53% | −254.90 | #6014 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -17.00%/yr, imports 10.96%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96151900 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -17.00% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96151900 have declined at a compound annual rate of -17.00% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹25.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96151900 ranked #6014 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96151900 ranks #6014 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9615, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #11489 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96151900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96151900 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 79.68% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹254.90 Crore in HSN Code 96151900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹263.19 Cr exceeded exports of ₹8.29 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹254.90 Crore — ranking #11489 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.96% CAGR signals rising demand for Combs, hair-slides: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 96151900 have grown at 10.96% CAGR, reaching ₹263.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96151900 contributes 10.23% of Sub-Chapter 9615 exports — ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9615, HSN Code 96151900 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 10.23% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 83.53% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9615

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 96151100: Combs: Hard rubber/plastics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96151100/) | ₹36 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 96159000: Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96159000/) | ₹36 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 96151900: Combs, hair-slides: Other (this hsn code) | ₹8 Cr |