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• Section 20 – Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles • Chapter 96 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles • Sub Chapter 9608 – Ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609 • New GST Rate for HSN Code 9608 • Tariff HSN Codes under Sub Chapter 9608 • FAQs for Sub Chapter 9608 • Case Laws under Sub Chapter 9608 • Important Disclaimer

Explore other subchapters under Chapter 96

• Sub Chapter 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) • Sub Chapter 9602 – 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 • Sub Chapter 9603 – Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), handoperated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorised, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees) • Sub Chapter 9604 – Hand sieves and hand riddles • Sub Chapter 9605 – Travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning • Sub Chapter 9606 – Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks • Sub Chapter 9607 – Slide fasteners and parts thereof • Sub Chapter 9609 – Pencils (including propelling or sliding pencils) , crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks • Sub Chapter 9610 – Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed • Sub Chapter 9611 – Date, sealing or numbering stamps, and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating in the hand; hand-operated composing sticks and hand printing sets incorporating such composing sticks • Sub Chapter 9612 – Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes • Sub Chapter 9613 – Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks • Sub Chapter 9614 – Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders and parts thereof • Sub Chapter 9615 – Combs, hair-slides and the like, hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof • Sub Chapter 9616 – Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations • Sub Chapter 9617 – Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners • Sub Chapter 9618 – Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays, used for shop window dressing • Sub Chapter 9619 – Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material • Sub Chapter 9620 – Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles

9608 HSN Code: Ball point pens, markers, pencils

HSN Sub Chapter 9608 represents Ball point pens, markers, pencils under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Ball point pens, markers, pencils correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 9608, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Ball point pens, markers, pencils.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 9608

GST Rate for Ball point pens, markers, pencils under HSN Code 9608. 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 9608 Ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609 5% 18%
HSN Code 9608

Chapter: 96

Description: Ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609

New GST Rate: 5% Old GST Rate: 18%

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9608

Following Tariff HSN code falls under Ball point pens, markers, pencils:

Tariff HSN Description
96081011
Ball point pens : With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): High value ball point pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
96081012
Ball point pens :With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal rolled precious metal
96081019
Ball point pens :With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): Other
96081091
Ball point pens : Other : High value ball point pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
96081092
Ball point pens : Other : Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal rolled precious metal
96081099
Ball point pens : Other : Other
96082000
Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
96083011
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: High value fountain pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
96083012
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
96083019
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: Other
96083021
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: High value pens (US $100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
96083022
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
96083029
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: Other
96083091
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other : High value pens (US$ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
96083092
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other : With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
96083099
Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other: Other
96084000
Propelling or sliding pencils
96085000
Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings
96086010
Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir : With liquid ink (for rolling ball-pen)
96086090
Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir :Other
96089110
Other : Pen nibs and nib points : nib point for pen
96089120
Other : Pen nibs and nib points : Nibs of wool felt or plastics for use in the manufacture of porous tip pen or markers
96089130
Other : Pen nibs and nib points: Other pen nibs
96089191
Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Of metal
96089199
Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Other
96089910
Other : Other :Pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders
96089990
Other : Other :Other
HSN Code 96081011

Ball point pens : With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): High value ball point pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)

HSN Code 96081012

Ball point pens :With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal rolled precious metal

HSN Code 96081019

Ball point pens :With liquid ink (for rolling ball pen): Other

HSN Code 96081091

Ball point pens : Other : High value ball point pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)

HSN Code 96081092

Ball point pens : Other : Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal rolled precious metal

HSN Code 96081099

Ball point pens : Other : Other

HSN Code 96082000

Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers

HSN Code 96083011

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: High value fountain pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)

HSN Code 96083012

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal

HSN Code 96083019

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Fountain pens: Other

HSN Code 96083021

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: High value pens (US $100 and above c.i.f. per unit)

HSN Code 96083022

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal

HSN Code 96083029

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Stylograph pen: Other

HSN Code 96083091

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other : High value pens (US$ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)

HSN Code 96083092

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other : With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal

HSN Code 96083099

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens: Other: Other

HSN Code 96084000

Propelling or sliding pencils

HSN Code 96085000

Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings

HSN Code 96086010

Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir : With liquid ink (for rolling ball-pen)

HSN Code 96086090

Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir :Other

HSN Code 96089110

Other : Pen nibs and nib points : nib point for pen

HSN Code 96089120

Other : Pen nibs and nib points : Nibs of wool felt or plastics for use in the manufacture of porous tip pen or markers

HSN Code 96089130

Other : Pen nibs and nib points: Other pen nibs

HSN Code 96089191

Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Of metal

HSN Code 96089199

Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Other

HSN Code 96089910

Other : Other :Pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders

HSN Code 96089990

Other : Other :Other

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Case Laws Related to Sub Chapter 9608

Order Number Description
06/WBAAAR/APPEAL/2019
Shiva Writing Company Pvt. Ltd. (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), West Bengal)
44/WBAAR/2018-19
Shiva Writing Company Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), West Bengal)
Order No. 06/WBAAAR/APPEAL/2019

Shiva Writing Company Pvt. Ltd. (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), West Bengal)

Order No. 44/WBAAR/2018-19

Shiva Writing Company Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), West Bengal)

FAQs for Sub Chapter 9608

What products are classified under HSN 9608

It includes Ball point pens, markers, pencils

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Ball point pens, markers, pencils?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Ball point pens, markers, pencils 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.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Ball point pens, markers, pencils?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Ball point pens, markers, pencils are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

Any special steps when selling Ball point pens, markers, pencils 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.

How should I document Ball point pens, markers, pencils sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Ball point pens, markers, pencils 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.

What should my invoice and records include for Ball point pens, markers, pencils?

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.

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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Sub Chapters:
HSN Code 9601 | HSN Code 9602 | HSN Code 9603 | HSN Code 9604 | HSN Code 9605 | HSN Code 9606 | HSN Code 9607 | HSN Code 9608 | HSN Code 9609 | HSN Code 9610 | HSN Code 9611 | HSN Code 9612 | HSN Code 9613 | HSN Code 9614 | HSN Code 9615 | HSN Code 9616 | HSN Code 9617 | HSN Code 9618 | HSN Code 9619 | HSN Code 9620
HSN Codes:
HSN Code 96011000 | HSN Code 96019010 | HSN Code 96019020 | HSN Code 96019030 | HSN Code 96019040 | HSN Code 96019090 | HSN Code 96020010 | HSN Code 96020020 | HSN Code 96020030 | HSN Code 96020040 | HSN Code 96020090 | HSN Code 96031000 | HSN Code 96032100 | HSN Code 96032900 | HSN Code 96033010 | HSN Code 96033020 | HSN Code 96033090 | HSN Code 96034010 | HSN Code 96034020 | HSN Code 96035000 | HSN Code 96039000 | HSN Code 96040000 | HSN Code 96050010 | HSN Code 96050090 | HSN Code 96061010 | HSN Code 96061020 | HSN Code 96062100 | HSN Code 96062200 | HSN Code 96062910 | HSN Code 96062990 | HSN Code 96063010 | HSN Code 96063090 | HSN Code 96071110 | HSN Code 96071190 | HSN Code 96071910 | HSN Code 96071990 | HSN Code 96072000 | HSN Code 96081011 | HSN Code 96081012 | HSN Code 96081019 | HSN Code 96081091 | HSN Code 96081092 | HSN Code 96081099 | HSN Code 96082000 | HSN Code 96083011 | HSN Code 96083012 | HSN Code 96083019 | HSN Code 96083021 | HSN Code 96083022 | HSN Code 96083029 | HSN Code 96083091 | HSN Code 96083092 | HSN Code 96083099 | HSN Code 96084000 | HSN Code 96085000 | HSN Code 96086010 | HSN Code 96086090 | HSN Code 96089110 | HSN Code 96089120 | HSN Code 96089130 | HSN Code 96089191 | HSN Code 96089199 | HSN Code 96089910 | HSN Code 96089990 | HSN Code 96091000 | HSN Code 96092000 | HSN Code 96099010 | HSN Code 96099020 | HSN Code 96099030 | HSN Code 96099090 | HSN Code 96100000 | HSN Code 96110000 | HSN Code 96121010 | HSN Code 96121020 | HSN Code 96121030 | HSN Code 96121090 | HSN Code 96122000 | HSN Code 96131000 | HSN Code 96132000 | HSN Code 96138010 | HSN Code 96138090 | HSN Code 96139000 | HSN Code 96140000 | HSN Code 96142000 | HSN Code 96149010 | HSN Code 96149020 | HSN Code 96149090 | HSN Code 96151100 | HSN Code 96151900 | HSN Code 96159000 | HSN Code 96161010 | HSN Code 96161020 | HSN Code 96162000 | HSN Code 96170011 | HSN Code 96170012 | HSN Code 96170013 | HSN Code 96170019 | HSN Code 96170090 | HSN Code 96180000 | HSN Code 96190010 | HSN Code 96190020 | HSN Code 96190030 | HSN Code 96190040 | HSN Code 96190090 | HSN Code 96200000
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Explore other subchapters under Chapter 96

• Sub Chapter 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) • Sub Chapter 9602 – 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 • Sub Chapter 9603 – Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), handoperated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorised, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees) • Sub Chapter 9604 – Hand sieves and hand riddles • Sub Chapter 9605 – Travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning • Sub Chapter 9606 – Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks • Sub Chapter 9607 – Slide fasteners and parts thereof • Sub Chapter 9609 – Pencils (including propelling or sliding pencils) , crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks • Sub Chapter 9610 – Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed • Sub Chapter 9611 – Date, sealing or numbering stamps, and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating in the hand; hand-operated composing sticks and hand printing sets incorporating such composing sticks • Sub Chapter 9612 – Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes • Sub Chapter 9613 – Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks • Sub Chapter 9614 – Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders and parts thereof • Sub Chapter 9615 – Combs, hair-slides and the like, hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof • Sub Chapter 9616 – Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations • Sub Chapter 9617 – Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners • Sub Chapter 9618 – Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays, used for shop window dressing • Sub Chapter 9619 – Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material • Sub Chapter 9620 – Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles