9505 HSN Code: Carnival & entertainment articles

HSN Sub Chapter 9505 represents Carnival & entertainment articles under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Carnival & entertainment articles correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9505, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Carnival & entertainment articles.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 9505

GST Rate for Carnival & entertainment articles under HSN Code 9505. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

95

HSN Code

9505

HSN Description

Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9505

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Carnival & entertainment articles.

Tariff HSN

95051000

Description

Articles for Christmas festivities

Tariff HSN

95059010

Description

Other : Magical equipments

Tariff HSN

95059090

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 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

₹1,180 Cr

+11.22% vs FY 2023-24

0.0319% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹157 Cr

−2.13% vs FY 2023-24

0.0026% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,022 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #181 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 95

FY 2024-25

24.47%

Share of Chapter 95’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 3.41% of Chapter 95’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 95

FY 2024-25

#3 of 6

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 95

Import-side rank: #5 of 6

At a glance

14.68%

Export CAGR

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

#356

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+63.40%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

24.47%

Contribution to Ch. 95

Share of Chapter 95 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 9505

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 #416

Balance

+415.62

Exports

518.46 ₹ Cr

0.0226% share

— YoY

17.73% of Ch. 95

Imports

102.84 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

— YoY

2.28% of Ch. 95

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #378

Balance

+460.30

Exports

575.63 ₹ Cr

0.0261% share

+11.03% YoY

20.13% of Ch. 95

Imports

115.33 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

+12.15% YoY

2.90% of Ch. 95

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #414

Balance

+458.67

Exports

533.58 ₹ Cr

0.0248% share

−7.31% YoY

17.92% of Ch. 95

Imports

74.91 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

−35.05% YoY

2.49% of Ch. 95

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #383

Balance

+730.94

Exports

871.86 ₹ Cr

0.0278% share

+63.40% YoY

21.43% of Ch. 95

Imports

140.92 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+88.12% YoY

4.81% of Ch. 95

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #366

Balance

+924.69

Exports

1,089.99 ₹ Cr

0.0301% share

+25.02% YoY

26.17% of Ch. 95

Imports

165.30 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

+17.30% YoY

4.87% of Ch. 95

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #372

Balance

+899.72

Exports

1,060.60 ₹ Cr

0.0293% share

−2.70% YoY

24.50% of Ch. 95

Imports

160.88 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

−2.67% YoY

3.75% of Ch. 95

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #356

Balance

+1,022.12

Exports

1,179.57 ₹ Cr

0.0319% share

+11.22% YoY

24.47% of Ch. 95

Imports

157.45 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

−2.13% YoY

3.41% of Ch. 95

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

14.68% /yr

Imports

7.36% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 95 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹4,820.53 Cr

Import

₹4,612.79 Cr

Trade Balance

+207.74

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 14.68% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.68% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹518.46 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,179.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 Ranked #356 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 ranks #356 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 95, it ranks #3 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #181 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 63.40% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,022.12 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,179.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹157.45 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,022.12 Crore — ranking #181 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 7.36% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Carnival & entertainment articles

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 have grown at 7.36% CAGR, reaching ₹157.45 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 Contributes 24.47% of Chapter 95 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 6 subchapters under Chapter 95, HSN Sub-Chapter 9505 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 24.47% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.41% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9505 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 9505

It includes Carnival & entertainment articles

Any special steps when selling Carnival & entertainment articles through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

If I repair and return Carnival & entertainment articles, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

What should my invoice and records include for Carnival & entertainment articles?

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.

Do spares or accessories of Carnival & entertainment articles follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Carnival & entertainment articles?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Carnival & entertainment articles are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

How should I document Carnival & entertainment articles sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Carnival & entertainment articles 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.

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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