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# HSN Sub-chapter 9605: Personal toilet travel sets

Travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning

Part of [Chapter 96: Miscellaneous Manufactured Items](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-96/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 5%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 96050010 | [Personal Toilet Travel Sets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96050010/) |
| 96050090 | [Personal Travel Sets: Toilet, Sewing, Shoe or Clothes Cleaning](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96050090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9605

It includes Personal toilet travel sets

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Personal toilet travel sets?

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.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Personal toilet travel sets?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Personal toilet travel sets is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

### How should I document Personal toilet travel sets sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Personal toilet travel sets 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.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Personal toilet travel sets?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

### What should my invoice and records include for Personal toilet travel sets?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹10 Cr (−12.81% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹21 Cr (−5.86% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹11 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #592 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 96: 0.16% of its exports; import side 0.37%
- Rank within Chapter 96: #17 of 20 by export value; import-side #17

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 48.24% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1052 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +473.58% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Ch. 96: 0.16% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9605

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 96 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 96 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | 9.00 | 0.0003% | — | 0.20% | −8.07 | #1137 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.33 | 0.0001% | +150.54% | 0.05% | 9.02 | 0.0003% | +0.22% | 0.21% | −6.69 | #1091 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.92 | 0.0001% | +25.32% | 0.08% | 3.39 | 0.0001% | −62.42% | 0.08% | −0.47 | #1080 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.59 | 0.0001% | −45.55% | 0.03% | 4.34 | 0.0001% | +28.02% | 0.08% | −2.75 | #1121 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.12 | 0.0003% | +473.58% | 0.15% | 14.06 | 0.0002% | +223.96% | 0.23% | −4.94 | #1039 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.32 | 0.0003% | +24.12% | 0.19% | 22.20 | 0.0004% | +57.89% | 0.36% | −10.88 | #1034 |
| FY 2024-25 | 9.87 | 0.0003% | −12.81% | 0.16% | 20.90 | 0.0003% | −5.86% | 0.37% | −11.03 | #1052 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 48.24%/yr, imports 15.08%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 48.24% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 have grown at a compound annual rate of 48.24% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.93 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 ranked #1052 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 ranks #1052 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 96, it ranks #17 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #592 of 1233.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 473.58% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹11.03 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹20.90 Cr exceeded exports of ₹9.87 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹11.03 Crore — ranking #592 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.08% CAGR signals rising demand for Personal toilet travel sets

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 have grown at 15.08% CAGR, reaching ₹20.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 contributes 0.16% of Chapter 96 exports — ranked #17

Among the 20 sub-chapters under Chapter 96, HSN Sub-Chapter 9605 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.16% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.37% share (rank #17).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 96

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9608: Ball point pens, markers, pencils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9608/) | ₹2,140 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9602: Carving materials](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9602/) | ₹1,341 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9603: Brooms, Brushes, Hand-operated sweepers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9603/) | ₹956 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9609: Writing instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9609/) | ₹476 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9619: Sanitary pads & similar articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9619/) | ₹371 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9606: Buttons & fasteners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9606/) | ₹222 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9607: Slide Fasteners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9607/) | ₹169 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9614: Smoking pipes & cigar holders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9614/) | ₹104 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9601: Worked animal materials & carvings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9601/) | ₹83 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9615: Hair Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9615/) | ₹81 Cr |
| #17 | HSN Sub-Chapter 9605: Personal toilet travel sets (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹10 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 9601 | [Worked animal materials & carvings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9601/) |
| 9602 | [Carving materials](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9602/) |
| 9603 | [Brooms, Brushes, Hand-operated sweepers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9603/) |
| 9604 | [Hand sieves & riddles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9604/) |
| 9606 | [Buttons & fasteners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9606/) |
| 9607 | [Slide Fasteners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9607/) |
| 9608 | [Ball point pens, markers, pencils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9608/) |
| 9609 | [Writing instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9609/) |
| 9610 | [Slates & Boards with writing surfaces](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9610/) |
| 9611 | [Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9611/) |
| 9612 | [Inked Ribbons & Ink-pads](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9612/) |
| 9613 | [Lighters & parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9613/) |
| 9614 | [Smoking pipes & cigar holders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9614/) |
| 9615 | [Hair Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9615/) |
| 9616 | [Scents, Sprays, Powder-Puffs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9616/) |
| 9617 | [Vacuum flasks & vessels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9617/) |
| 9618 | [Tailors dummies & displays](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9618/) |
| 9619 | [Sanitary pads & similar articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9619/) |
| 9620 | [Monopods, bipods, tripods & similar](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9620/) |