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# HSN Code 97069000: Antiques and Artifacts

- [Section 21: Guide to HSN Section 21](https://busy.in/hsn/section-21/)
- [Chapter 97: Works of Art, Antiques, Etc](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-97/)
- [Sub-chapter 9706: Antiques, over 100 years old](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9706/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 97069000 ?

It includes Spare Parts/Raw Materials for Plant Maintenance

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Antiques and Artifacts?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Antiques and Artifacts?

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 Antiques and Artifacts?

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 Antiques and Artifacts is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Antiques and Artifacts; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Antiques and Artifacts?

Under HSN 97069000, Antiques and Artifacts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 97069000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹26 Cr — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹734 Cr (+380.62% YoY) — 0.0121% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹708 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12077 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9706: 20.87% of its exports; import side 99.78%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9706: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #4501 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9706: 20.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 97069000

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. 9706 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9706 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.06% | 5.31 | 0.0001% | — | 11.06% | −5.24 | #9782 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 152.80 | 0.0027% | +2,777.59% | 97.96% | −152.80 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | 26.37 | 0.0007% | — | 20.87% | 734.38 | 0.0121% | +380.62% | 99.78% | −708.01 | #4501 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 97069000 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 97069000

India exported ₹26.37 Crore worth of Antiques and Artifacts in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 97069000 ranked #4501 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 97069000 ranks #4501 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9706, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #12077 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 97069000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 97069000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹708.01 Crore in HSN Code 97069000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹734.38 Cr exceeded exports of ₹26.37 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹708.01 Crore — ranking #12077 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 97069000 contributes 20.87% of Sub-Chapter 9706 exports — ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9706, HSN Code 97069000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 20.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 99.78% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9706

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 97061000: Of An Age Exceeding 250 Years](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-97061000/) | ₹100 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 97069000: Antiques and Artifacts (this hsn code) | ₹26 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 97060000: Live Pure-Bred Breeding Horses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-97060000/) | Nil |