9601 HSN Code: 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 purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9601, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Worked animal materials & carvings.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 9601

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

96

HSN Code

9601

HSN 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)

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9601

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Worked animal materials & carvings.

Tariff HSN

96011000

Description

Worked ivory and articles of ivory

Tariff HSN

96019010

Description

Other : Worked tortoise-shell and articles thereof

Tariff HSN

96019020

Description

Other: Worked mother-of-pearl and articles thereof

Tariff HSN

96019030

Description

Other: Worked bone (excluding whale bone) and

Tariff HSN

96019040

Description

Other: Worked horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof (other than articles of coral)

Tariff HSN

96019040

Description

Other: Worked horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof

Tariff HSN

96019090

Description

Other: Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 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

₹83 Cr

−7.30% vs FY 2023-24

0.0022% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹8 Cr

+54.69% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹75 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #406 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 96

FY 2024-25

1.33%

Share of Chapter 96’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.13% of Chapter 96’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 96

FY 2024-25

#9 of 20

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 96

Import-side rank: #18 of 20

At a glance

−8.65%

Export CAGR

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

#851

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+1.44%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.33%

Contribution to Ch. 96

Share of Chapter 96 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 9601

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 #659

Balance

+137.86

Exports

142.25 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

— YoY

3.29% of Ch. 96

Imports

4.39 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.10% of Ch. 96

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #678

Balance

+122.45

Exports

128.03 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

−10.00% YoY

2.90% of Ch. 96

Imports

5.58 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+27.11% YoY

0.13% of Ch. 96

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #709

Balance

+105.85

Exports

106.75 ₹ Cr

0.0050% share

−16.62% YoY

2.75% of Ch. 96

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−83.87% YoY

0.02% of Ch. 96

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #768

Balance

+106.39

Exports

108.29 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+1.44% YoY

2.13% of Ch. 96

Imports

1.90 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+111.11% YoY

0.04% of Ch. 96

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #814

Balance

+87.69

Exports

93.47 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

−13.69% YoY

1.53% of Ch. 96

Imports

5.78 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+204.21% YoY

0.09% of Ch. 96

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #816

Balance

+84.25

Exports

89.15 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

−4.62% YoY

1.49% of Ch. 96

Imports

4.90 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−15.22% YoY

0.08% of Ch. 96

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #851

Balance

+75.06

Exports

82.64 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−7.30% YoY

1.33% of Ch. 96

Imports

7.58 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+54.69% YoY

0.13% of Ch. 96

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−8.65% /yr

Imports

9.53% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 96 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹6,199.86 Cr

Import

₹5,675.05 Cr

Trade Balance

+524.81

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −8.65% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 have declined at a compound annual rate of −8.65% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹142.25 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹82.64 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 Ranked #851 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 ranks #851 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 96, it ranks #9 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #406 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1.44% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹75.06 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹82.64 Cr exceeded imports of ₹7.58 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹75.06 Crore — ranking #406 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 9.53% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Worked animal materials & carvings

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 have grown at 9.53% CAGR, reaching ₹7.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 Contributes 1.33% of Chapter 96 Exports — Ranked #9

Among the 20 subchapters under Chapter 96, HSN Sub-Chapter 9601 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 1.33% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.13% share (rank #18).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9601 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 9601

It includes Worked animal materials & carvings

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade 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.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Worked animal materials & carvings?

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.

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Worked animal materials & carvings?

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.

Do spares or accessories of Worked animal materials & carvings 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.

What misclassification mistakes happen with Worked animal materials & carvings?

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.

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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