--- title: "HSN Code for Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories | HSN 96159000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 96159000 related to Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96159000/" --- # HSN Code 96159000: Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 96159000 ? It includes Vacuum Flask Parts (Non-Glass) ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories 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 & Hair Accessories; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories? 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 Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories? Under HSN 96159000, Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96159000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹36 Cr (+58.72% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹4 Cr (−56.13% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹33 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2468 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9615: 44.82% of its exports; import side 1.22% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9615: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.66% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4054 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +58.72% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9615: 44.82% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96159000 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 | 17.77 | 0.0008% | — | 25.78% | 12.30 | 0.0003% | — | 6.98% | +5.47 | #4254 | | FY 2019-20 | 19.86 | 0.0009% | +11.76% | 32.27% | 9.90 | 0.0003% | −19.51% | 4.97% | +9.96 | #4120 | | FY 2020-21 | 29.46 | 0.0014% | +48.34% | 34.26% | 7.08 | 0.0002% | −28.48% | 6.20% | +22.38 | #3686 | | FY 2021-22 | 23.49 | 0.0007% | −20.26% | 28.44% | 11.85 | 0.0003% | +67.37% | 7.21% | +11.64 | #4383 | | FY 2022-23 | 16.43 | 0.0005% | −30.06% | 26.37% | 11.34 | 0.0002% | −4.30% | 5.28% | +5.09 | #4941 | | FY 2023-24 | 22.89 | 0.0006% | +39.32% | 30.30% | 8.73 | 0.0002% | −23.02% | 3.44% | +14.16 | #4577 | | FY 2024-25 | 36.33 | 0.0010% | +58.72% | 44.82% | 3.83 | 0.0001% | −56.13% | 1.22% | +32.50 | #4054 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.66%/yr, imports -17.67%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96159000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.66% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 96159000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹17.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹36.33 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96159000 ranked #4054 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96159000 ranks #4054 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9615, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #2468 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96159000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96159000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 58.72% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹32.50 Crore in HSN Code 96159000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹36.33 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.83 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹32.50 Crore — ranking #2468 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -17.67% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories India's imports under HSN Code 96159000 have grown at -17.67% CAGR, reaching ₹3.83 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 96159000 contributes 44.82% of Sub-Chapter 9615 exports — ranked #2 Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9615, HSN Code 96159000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 44.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.22% share (rank #3). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹36 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 96151900: Combs, hair-slides: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96151900/) | ₹8 Cr |