HSN Code 96159000: Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories
HSN Code 96159000 represents Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories 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 Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories .
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96159000
HSN Code 96159000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 96159000 not include?
Combs, Hair-slides & Hair Accessories does not include products with the following descriptions.
Combs, hair-slides and the like: Of hard rubber or plastics
Combs, hair-slides and the like: Other
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96159000 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹36 Cr
0.0010% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹4 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹33 Cr
Surplus rank #2468 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 9615
FY 2024-2544.82%
Share of Sub-Chapter 9615’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 1.22% of Sub-Chapter 9615’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9615
FY 2024-25#2 of 3
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9615
Import-side rank: #3 of 3
At a glance
12.66%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#4054
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+58.72%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move
44.82%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9615
Share of Sub-Chapter 9615 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
12.66% /yr
Imports
−17.67% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹81.05 Cr
Import
₹315.09 Cr
Trade Balance
−234.04
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).
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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.