HSN Code 96161020: Scent Spray Mounts/Heads

HSN Code 96161020 represents Scent Spray Mounts/Heads under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Scent Spray Mounts/Heads correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96161020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Scent Spray Mounts/Heads.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96161020

HSN Code 96161020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor : Mounts and heads

Chapter

96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Sub Chapter

9616 - Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 96161020 not include?

Scent Spray Mounts/Heads does not include products with the following descriptions.

Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor : Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays

Powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96161020 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

₹10 Cr

+10.60% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹338 Cr

−11.32% vs FY 2023-24

0.0056% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹327 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11639 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9616

FY 2024-25

18.97%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9616’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 84.17% of Sub-Chapter 9616’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9616

FY 2024-25

#2 of 3

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9616

Import-side rank: #1 of 3

At a glance

8.66%

Export CAGR

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

#5770

National Export Rank

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

+23.48%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

18.97%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9616

Share of Sub-Chapter 9616 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96161020

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 #5607

Balance

−132.83

Exports

6.15 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

YoY

17.91% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

138.98 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

YoY

62.18% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5458

Balance

−145.40

Exports

6.93 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+12.68% YoY

19.38% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

152.33 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+9.61% YoY

65.88% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5776

Balance

−445.57

Exports

5.75 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−17.03% YoY

10.90% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

451.32 ₹ Cr

0.0155% share

+196.28% YoY

86.09% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6009

Balance

−321.06

Exports

6.63 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+15.30% YoY

11.27% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

327.69 ₹ Cr

0.0072% share

−27.39% YoY

83.91% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6015

Balance

−374.79

Exports

7.41 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+11.76% YoY

16.25% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

382.20 ₹ Cr

0.0066% share

+16.63% YoY

88.11% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5840

Balance

−371.55

Exports

9.15 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+23.48% YoY

16.30% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

380.70 ₹ Cr

0.0068% share

−0.39% YoY

88.91% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5770

Balance

−327.48

Exports

10.12 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+10.60% YoY

18.97% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

337.60 ₹ Cr

0.0056% share

−11.32% YoY

84.17% of Sub-Ch. 9616

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

8.66% /yr

Imports

15.94% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 9616 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹53.36 Cr

Import

₹401.08 Cr

Trade Balance

−347.72

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 96161020 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.66% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 96161020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 96161020 Ranked #5770 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96161020 ranks #5770 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9616, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #11639 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 96161020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96161020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 23.48% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹327.48 Crore in HSN Code 96161020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹337.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹10.12 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹327.48 Crore — ranking #11639 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 15.94% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Scent Spray Mounts/Heads

India's imports under HSN Code 96161020 have grown at 15.94% CAGR, reaching ₹337.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 96161020 Contributes 18.97% of Sub-Chapter 9616 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9616, HSN Code 96161020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 18.97% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 84.17% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96161020 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 96161020 ?

It includes Sanitary Pads or Napkins

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Scent Spray Mounts/Heads?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Scent Spray Mounts/Heads?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How much GST applies to Scent Spray Mounts/Heads?

Under HSN 96161020, Scent Spray Mounts/Heads attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Scent Spray Mounts/Heads is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Scent Spray Mounts/Heads; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Scent Spray Mounts/Heads?

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.

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.