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HSN Code 96159000: Other Hair Accessories, Including Hairpins and Curlers

HSN Code 96159000 represents Other Hair Accessories, Including Hairpins and Curlers under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Hair Accessories, Including Hairpins and Curlers correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96159000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Hair Accessories, Including Hairpins and Curlers.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96159000

HSN Code 96159000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other

Chapter

96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Sub Chapter

9615 - Combs, hair-slides and the like, hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 96159000 not include?

Other Hair Accessories, Including Hairpins and Curlers does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96159000 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

₹19 Cr

−47.84% vs FY 2024-25

0.0005% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹9 Cr

+125.07% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹10 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3375 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9615

FY 2025-26

27.43%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9615’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 2.27% of Sub-Chapter 9615’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9615

FY 2025-26

#2 of 3

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9615

Import-side rank: #3 of 3

At a glance

0.92%

Export CAGR

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

#5126

National Export Rank

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

+58.72%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

27.43%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9615

Share of Sub-Chapter 9615 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96159000

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 #4254

Balance

+5.47

Exports

17.77 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

25.78% of Sub-Ch. 9615

Imports

12.30 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

6.98% of Sub-Ch. 9615

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4120

Balance

+9.96

Exports

19.86 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+11.76% YoY

32.27% of Sub-Ch. 9615

Imports

9.90 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−19.51% YoY

4.97% of Sub-Ch. 9615

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3686

Balance

+22.38

Exports

29.46 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+48.34% YoY

34.26% of Sub-Ch. 9615

Imports

7.08 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−28.48% YoY

6.20% of Sub-Ch. 9615

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4383

Balance

+11.64

Exports

23.49 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−20.26% YoY

28.44% of Sub-Ch. 9615

Imports

11.85 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+67.37% YoY

7.21% of Sub-Ch. 9615

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4941

Balance

+5.09

Exports

16.43 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−30.06% YoY

26.37% of Sub-Ch. 9615

Imports

11.34 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−4.30% YoY

5.28% of Sub-Ch. 9615

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4577

Balance

+14.16

Exports

22.89 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+39.32% YoY

30.30% of Sub-Ch. 9615

Imports

8.73 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−23.02% YoY

3.44% of Sub-Ch. 9615

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4054

Balance

+32.50

Exports

36.33 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+58.72% YoY

44.82% of Sub-Ch. 9615

Imports

3.83 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−56.13% YoY

1.22% of Sub-Ch. 9615

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #5126

Balance

+10.33

Exports

18.95 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−47.84% YoY

27.43% of Sub-Ch. 9615

Imports

8.62 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+125.07% YoY

2.27% of Sub-Ch. 9615

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

0.92% /yr

Imports

−4.95% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 9615 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹69.09 Cr

Import

₹379.87 Cr

Trade Balance

−310.78

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 96159000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 0.92% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 96159000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.92% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹17.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹18.95 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 96159000 Ranked #5126 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 96159000 ranks #5126 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9615, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #3375 of 12872.

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 ₹10.33 Crore in HSN Code 96159000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹18.95 Cr exceeded imports of ₹8.62 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹10.33 Crore — ranking #3375 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −4.95% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Hair Accessories, Including Hairpins and Curlers

India's imports under HSN Code 96159000 have grown at −4.95% CAGR, reaching ₹8.62 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 96159000 Contributes 27.43% 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 27.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 2.27% share (rank #3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96159000 and GST compliance.

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.

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