HSN Code 96162000: Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations

HSN Code 96162000 represents Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 96162000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 96162000

HSN Code 96162000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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 96162000 not include?

Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations 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

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 96162000 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

₹8 Cr

−78.16% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹14 Cr

+69.45% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹6 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8763 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9616

FY 2024-25

14.56%

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

Import side: 3.54% of Sub-Chapter 9616’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9616

FY 2024-25

#3 of 3

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 3

At a glance

−9.16%

Export CAGR

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

#6086

National Export Rank

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

+57.58%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

14.56%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9616

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 96162000

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 #4596

Balance

+3.35

Exports

13.83 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

YoY

40.27% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

10.48 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

YoY

4.69% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4731

Balance

+0.37

Exports

12.40 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−10.34% YoY

34.69% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

12.03 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+14.79% YoY

5.20% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4206

Balance

+13.11

Exports

19.54 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+57.58% YoY

37.04% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

6.43 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−46.55% YoY

1.23% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4513

Balance

+10.45

Exports

21.46 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+9.83% YoY

36.47% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

11.01 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+71.23% YoY

2.82% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4292

Balance

+13.51

Exports

27.26 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+27.03% YoY

59.77% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

13.75 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+24.89% YoY

3.17% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4014

Balance

+27.20

Exports

35.58 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+30.52% YoY

63.39% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

8.38 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−39.05% YoY

1.96% of Sub-Ch. 9616

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6086

Balance

−6.43

Exports

7.77 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−78.16% YoY

14.56% of Sub-Ch. 9616

Imports

14.20 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+69.45% YoY

3.54% of Sub-Ch. 9616

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−9.16% /yr

Imports

5.19% /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 96162000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −9.16% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 96162000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −9.16% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹13.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 96162000 Ranked #6086 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96162000 ranks #6086 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9616, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #8763 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 96162000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96162000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 57.58% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹6.43 Crore in HSN Code 96162000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹14.20 Cr exceeded exports of ₹7.77 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.43 Crore — ranking #8763 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.19% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations

India's imports under HSN Code 96162000 have grown at 5.19% CAGR, reaching ₹14.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 96162000 Contributes 14.56% of Sub-Chapter 9616 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9616, HSN Code 96162000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 14.56% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.54% share (rank #3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 96162000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 96162000 ?

It includes Tampons

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations?

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 Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations?

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 Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

How much GST applies to Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations?

Under HSN 96162000, Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Powder-Puffs & Pads for Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations?

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.

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