What products are classified under HSN 9601
It includes Worked animal materials & carvings
HSN Sub Chapter 9601 represents Worked animal materials & carvings under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Worked animal materials & carvings correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 9601, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Worked animal materials & carvings.
GST Rate for Worked animal materials & carvings under HSN Code 9601. Understand Current Tax Rates, Exemptions, and Legal Classifications to Ensure Accurate Billing and GST Filing.
| Chapter No | HSN Code | HSN Description | New GST Rate | Old GST Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 9601 | Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding) | 18% | 5% |
Chapter: 96
Description: Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding)
Following Tariff HSN code falls under Worked animal materials & carvings:
| Tariff HSN | Description |
|---|---|
| Worked ivory and articles of ivory | |
| Other : Worked tortoise-shell and articles thereof | |
| Other: Worked mother-of-pearl and articles thereof | |
| Other: Worked bone (excluding whale bone) and | |
| Other: Worked horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof (other than articles of coral) | |
| Other: Worked horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof | |
| Other: Other |
Worked ivory and articles of ivory
Other : Worked tortoise-shell and articles thereof
Other: Worked mother-of-pearl and articles thereof
Other: Worked bone (excluding whale bone) and
Other: Worked horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof (other than articles of coral)
Other: Worked horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof
Other: Other
It includes Worked animal materials & carvings
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.
Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Worked animal materials & carvings are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.
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.
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.
Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.
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.