9508 HSN Code: Travelling circuses and amusements

HSN Sub Chapter 9508 represents Travelling circuses and amusements under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Travelling circuses and amusements correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9508, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Travelling circuses and amusements.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 9508

GST Rate for Travelling circuses and amusements under HSN Code 9508. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

95

HSN Code

HSN Description

Travelling circuses and travelling menageries; amusement park rides and water park amusements; fairground amusements, including shooting galleries; travelling theatres

New GST Rate

12 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

12 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9508

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Travelling circuses and amusements.

Tariff HSN

Description

Travelling circuses and travelling menageries

Tariff HSN

Description

Amusement park rides and water park amusements : Roller coasters

Tariff HSN

Description

Amusement park rides and water park amusements : Carousels, swings and roundabouts

Tariff HSN

Description

Amusement park rides and water park amusements : Dodge'em cars

Tariff HSN

Description

Amusement park rides and water park amusements : Motion simulators and moving theatres

Tariff HSN

Description

Amusement park rides and water park amusements : Water rides

Tariff HSN

Description

Amusement park rides and water park amusements : Water park amusements

Tariff HSN

Description

Amusement park rides and water park amusements : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Fairground amusements

Tariff HSN

Description

Travelling theatres

Tariff HSN

Description

Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements; travelling circuses, travelling menageries and travelling theatres other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 9508 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

₹141 Cr

+110.51% vs FY 2023-24

0.0038% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹182 Cr

+18.03% vs FY 2023-24

0.0030% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹41 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #656 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 95

FY 2024-25

2.93%

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

Import side: 3.95% of Chapter 95’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 95

FY 2024-25

#5 of 6

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 95

Import-side rank: #4 of 6

At a glance

29.23%

Export CAGR

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

#777

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+172.12%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

2.93%

Contribution to Ch. 95

Share of Chapter 95 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 9508

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 #899

Balance

−123.58

Exports

30.31 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

YoY

1.04% of Ch. 95

Imports

153.89 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

YoY

3.41% of Ch. 95

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #880

Balance

−27.02

Exports

36.27 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+19.66% YoY

1.27% of Ch. 95

Imports

63.29 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−58.87% YoY

1.59% of Ch. 95

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #888

Balance

−30.77

Exports

34.23 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−5.62% YoY

1.15% of Ch. 95

Imports

65.00 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+2.70% YoY

2.16% of Ch. 95

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #852

Balance

+23.72

Exports

61.53 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+79.75% YoY

1.51% of Ch. 95

Imports

37.81 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−41.83% YoY

1.29% of Ch. 95

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #963

Balance

−54.48

Exports

24.64 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−59.95% YoY

0.59% of Ch. 95

Imports

79.12 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+109.26% YoY

2.33% of Ch. 95

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #865

Balance

−87.51

Exports

67.05 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+172.12% YoY

1.55% of Ch. 95

Imports

154.56 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+95.35% YoY

3.61% of Ch. 95

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #777

Balance

−41.27

Exports

141.15 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

+110.51% YoY

2.93% of Ch. 95

Imports

182.42 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+18.03% YoY

3.95% of Ch. 95

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

29.23% /yr

Imports

2.88% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 9508 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 29.23% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9508 have grown at a compound annual rate of 29.23% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹30.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹141.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9508 Ranked #777 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9508 ranks #777 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 95, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #656 of 1233.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9508 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9508 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 172.12% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹41.27 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9508 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹182.42 Cr exceeded exports of ₹141.15 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹41.27 Crore — ranking #656 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 2.88% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Travelling circuses and amusements

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9508 have grown at 2.88% CAGR, reaching ₹182.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9508 Contributes 2.93% of Chapter 95 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 6 subchapters under Chapter 95, HSN Sub-Chapter 9508 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.93% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.95% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9508 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 9508

It includes Travelling circuses and amusements

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Travelling circuses and amusements?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

If I repair and return Travelling circuses and amusements, 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 are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Travelling circuses and amusements?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

Any special steps when selling Travelling circuses and amusements 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.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Travelling circuses and amusements?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Travelling circuses and amusements 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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