Consistent Export Growth: 10.86% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9602 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹722.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,340.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 9602 represents Carving materials under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Carving materials correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9602, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Carving materials.
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GST Rate for Carving materials under HSN Code 9602. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Chapter No
96HSN Code
HSN Description
Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin
New GST Rate
Old GST Rate
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Carving materials.
Tariff HSN
Description
Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin : Worked vegetable carving material and articles thereof
Tariff HSN
Description
Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin : Moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums and resins and other moulded or carved articles
Tariff HSN
Description
Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin : Gelatin capsules, empty
Tariff HSN
Description
Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: Other articles of unhardened gelatin
Tariff HSN
Description
Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹1,341 Cr
0.0362% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹94 Cr
0.0015% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹1,247 Cr
Surplus rank #169 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 96
FY 2024-2521.63%
Share of Chapter 96’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 1.65% of Chapter 96’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 96
FY 2024-25#2 of 20
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 96
Import-side rank: #13 of 20
At a glance
10.86%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#338
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+36.94%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
21.63%
Contribution to Ch. 96
Share of Chapter 96 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+578.54
Exports
722.41 ₹ Cr
0.0315% share
— YoY
16.71% of Ch. 96
Imports
143.87 ₹ Cr
0.0040% share
— YoY
3.17% of Ch. 96
Balance
+497.93
Exports
618.75 ₹ Cr
0.0280% share
−14.35% YoY
14.02% of Ch. 96
Imports
120.82 ₹ Cr
0.0036% share
−16.02% YoY
2.83% of Ch. 96
Balance
+690.57
Exports
831.46 ₹ Cr
0.0387% share
+34.38% YoY
21.45% of Ch. 96
Imports
140.89 ₹ Cr
0.0048% share
+16.61% YoY
3.25% of Ch. 96
Balance
+992.77
Exports
1,138.64 ₹ Cr
0.0363% share
+36.94% YoY
22.35% of Ch. 96
Imports
145.87 ₹ Cr
0.0032% share
+3.53% YoY
2.76% of Ch. 96
Balance
+1,219.22
Exports
1,349.21 ₹ Cr
0.0373% share
+18.49% YoY
22.06% of Ch. 96
Imports
129.99 ₹ Cr
0.0023% share
−10.89% YoY
2.13% of Ch. 96
Balance
+1,140.41
Exports
1,266.48 ₹ Cr
0.0350% share
−6.13% YoY
21.15% of Ch. 96
Imports
126.07 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
−3.02% YoY
2.06% of Ch. 96
Balance
+1,246.95
Exports
1,340.86 ₹ Cr
0.0362% share
+5.87% YoY
21.63% of Ch. 96
Imports
93.91 ₹ Cr
0.0015% share
−25.51% YoY
1.65% of Ch. 96
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
10.86% /yr
Imports
−6.86% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹6,199.86 Cr
Import
₹5,675.05 Cr
Trade Balance
+524.81
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9602 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹722.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,340.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9602 ranks #338 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 96, it ranks #2 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #169 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9602 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 36.94% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,340.86 Cr exceeded imports of ₹93.91 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,246.95 Crore — ranking #169 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9602 have grown at −6.86% CAGR, reaching ₹93.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 20 subchapters under Chapter 96, HSN Sub-Chapter 9602 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 21.63% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.65% share (rank #13).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9602 and GST compliance.
It includes Carving materials
If your outward supply of Carving materials is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.
Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.
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.
If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.
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.
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.