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# HSN Code 96200000: Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles

- [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 9620: Monopods, bipods, tripods & similar](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9620/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96200000 ?

It includes Original Engravings, Prints & Lithographs Artworks

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles?

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 Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96200000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹10 Cr (+18.83% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹243 Cr (+22.76% YoY) — 0.0040% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹233 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11419 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9620: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9620: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 62.39% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5806 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +920.75% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9620: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96200000

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. 9620 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9620 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | 73.45 | 0.0020% | — | 100.00% | −72.92 | #8136 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.41 | 0.0002% | +920.75% | 100.00% | 84.90 | 0.0025% | +15.59% | 100.00% | −79.49 | #5756 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −85.03% | 100.00% | 91.90 | 0.0032% | +8.25% | 100.00% | −91.09 | #7838 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.01 | 0.0001% | +271.60% | 100.00% | 143.39 | 0.0031% | +56.03% | 100.00% | −140.38 | #6900 |
| FY 2022-23 | 8.44 | 0.0002% | +180.40% | 100.00% | 176.68 | 0.0031% | +23.22% | 100.00% | −168.24 | #5849 |
| FY 2023-24 | 8.18 | 0.0002% | −3.08% | 100.00% | 197.61 | 0.0035% | +11.85% | 100.00% | −189.43 | #5985 |
| FY 2024-25 | 9.72 | 0.0003% | +18.83% | 100.00% | 242.58 | 0.0040% | +22.76% | 100.00% | −232.86 | #5806 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 62.39%/yr, imports 22.03%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96200000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 62.39% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96200000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 62.39% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96200000 ranked #5806 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96200000 ranks #5806 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9620, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #11419 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96200000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96200000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 920.75% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹232.86 Crore in HSN Code 96200000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹242.58 Cr exceeded exports of ₹9.72 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹232.86 Crore — ranking #11419 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 22.03% CAGR signals rising demand for Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles

India's imports under HSN Code 96200000 have grown at 22.03% CAGR, reaching ₹242.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96200000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 9620 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9620, HSN Code 96200000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9620

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 96200000: Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles (this hsn code) | ₹10 Cr |