9206 HSN Code: Percussion musical instruments

HSN Sub Chapter 9206 represents Percussion musical instruments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Percussion musical instruments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9206, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Percussion musical instruments.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 9206

GST Rate for Percussion musical instruments under HSN Code 9206. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

92

HSN Code

9206

HSN Description

Percussion musical instruments (for example, drums, xylophones, cymbols, castanets, maracas)

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9206

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Percussion musical instruments.

Tariff HSN

92060000

Description

Percussion musical instruments (for example, drums, xylophones, cymbols, castanets, maracas)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 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

₹19 Cr

−37.93% vs FY 2023-24

0.0005% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹38 Cr

+4.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0006% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹19 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #619 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 92

FY 2024-25

4.93%

Share of Chapter 92’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 5.91% of Chapter 92’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 92

FY 2024-25

#5 of 7

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 92

Import-side rank: #4 of 7

At a glance

−4.06%

Export CAGR

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

#1005

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+72.36%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

4.93%

Contribution to Ch. 92

Share of Chapter 92 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 9206

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 #923

Balance

−4.94

Exports

24.72 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

— YoY

17.63% of Ch. 92

Imports

29.66 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

7.28% of Ch. 92

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #962

Balance

−3.33

Exports

16.77 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−32.16% YoY

8.58% of Ch. 92

Imports

20.10 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−32.23% YoY

5.59% of Ch. 92

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #935

Balance

+9.71

Exports

21.75 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+29.70% YoY

11.62% of Ch. 92

Imports

12.04 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−40.10% YoY

3.44% of Ch. 92

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #961

Balance

+7.59

Exports

21.52 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−1.06% YoY

7.49% of Ch. 92

Imports

13.93 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+15.70% YoY

3.16% of Ch. 92

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #994

Balance

−7.35

Exports

18.02 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−16.26% YoY

4.87% of Ch. 92

Imports

25.37 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+82.12% YoY

4.59% of Ch. 92

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #958

Balance

−5.47

Exports

31.06 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+72.36% YoY

8.27% of Ch. 92

Imports

36.53 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+43.99% YoY

6.49% of Ch. 92

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1005

Balance

−18.71

Exports

19.28 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−37.93% YoY

4.93% of Ch. 92

Imports

37.99 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+4.00% YoY

5.91% of Ch. 92

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−4.06% /yr

Imports

4.21% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 92 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹390.88 Cr

Import

₹642.76 Cr

Trade Balance

−251.88

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −4.06% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 have declined at a compound annual rate of −4.06% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹24.72 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 Ranked #1005 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 ranks #1005 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 92, it ranks #5 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #619 of 1233.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 72.36% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹18.71 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹37.99 Cr exceeded exports of ₹19.28 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹18.71 Crore — ranking #619 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 4.21% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Percussion musical instruments

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 have grown at 4.21% CAGR, reaching ₹37.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 Contributes 4.93% of Chapter 92 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 7 subchapters under Chapter 92, HSN Sub-Chapter 9206 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 4.93% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.91% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9206 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 9206

It includes Percussion musical instruments

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Percussion musical instruments?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Percussion musical instruments?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

What should my invoice and records include for Percussion musical instruments?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

How should I document Percussion musical instruments sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Percussion musical instruments to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Percussion musical instruments?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Percussion musical instruments are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

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.

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