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 purposes. 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

96

HSN Code

9608

HSN 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 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9608

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Ball point pens, markers, pencils.

Tariff HSN

96081011

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96081012

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96081019

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96081091

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96081092

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96081099

Description

Ball point pens : Other : Other

Tariff HSN

96082000

Description

Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers

Tariff HSN

96083011

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96083012

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96083019

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96083021

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96083022

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96083029

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96083091

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96083092

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96083099

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96084000

Description

Propelling or sliding pencils

Tariff HSN

96085000

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96086010

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96086090

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96089110

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96089120

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96089130

Description

Other : Pen nibs and nib points: Other pen nibs

Tariff HSN

96089191

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96089199

Description

Other : Pen nibs and nib points: other: Other

Tariff HSN

96089910

Description

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

Tariff HSN

96089990

Description

Other : Other :Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 9608 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

₹2,140 Cr

+10.32% vs FY 2023-24

0.0578% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹663 Cr

−3.34% vs FY 2023-24

0.0109% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,477 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #155 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 96

FY 2024-25

34.51%

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

Import side: 11.68% of Chapter 96’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 96

FY 2024-25

#1 of 20

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 96

Import-side rank: #2 of 20

At a glance

6.30%

Export CAGR

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

#257

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+33.98%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

34.51%

Contribution to Ch. 96

Share of Chapter 96 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 9608

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 #226

Balance

+985.20

Exports

1,482.74 ₹ Cr

0.0646% share

— YoY

34.30% of Ch. 96

Imports

497.54 ₹ Cr

0.0139% share

— YoY

10.97% of Ch. 96

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #226

Balance

+998.13

Exports

1,461.64 ₹ Cr

0.0662% share

−1.42% YoY

33.13% of Ch. 96

Imports

463.51 ₹ Cr

0.0138% share

−6.84% YoY

10.86% of Ch. 96

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #290

Balance

+865.34

Exports

1,099.91 ₹ Cr

0.0511% share

−24.75% YoY

28.38% of Ch. 96

Imports

234.57 ₹ Cr

0.0081% share

−49.39% YoY

5.40% of Ch. 96

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #283

Balance

+1,060.20

Exports

1,473.64 ₹ Cr

0.0470% share

+33.98% YoY

28.92% of Ch. 96

Imports

413.44 ₹ Cr

0.0090% share

+76.25% YoY

7.82% of Ch. 96

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #249

Balance

+1,358.76

Exports

1,958.98 ₹ Cr

0.0541% share

+32.93% YoY

32.03% of Ch. 96

Imports

600.22 ₹ Cr

0.0104% share

+45.18% YoY

9.85% of Ch. 96

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #255

Balance

+1,253.61

Exports

1,939.48 ₹ Cr

0.0536% share

−1.00% YoY

32.39% of Ch. 96

Imports

685.87 ₹ Cr

0.0122% share

+14.27% YoY

11.20% of Ch. 96

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #257

Balance

+1,476.72

Exports

2,139.67 ₹ Cr

0.0578% share

+10.32% YoY

34.51% of Ch. 96

Imports

662.95 ₹ Cr

0.0109% share

−3.34% YoY

11.68% of Ch. 96

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

6.30% /yr

Imports

4.90% /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 9608 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 6.30% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9608 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.30% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,482.74 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,139.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9608 Ranked #257 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9608 ranks #257 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 96, it ranks #1 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #155 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9608 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9608 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 33.98% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,476.72 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9608 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,139.67 Cr exceeded imports of ₹662.95 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,476.72 Crore — ranking #155 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 4.90% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Ball point pens, markers, pencils

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9608 have grown at 4.90% CAGR, reaching ₹662.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9608 Contributes 34.51% of Chapter 96 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 20 subchapters under Chapter 96, HSN Sub-Chapter 9608 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 34.51% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.68% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9608 and GST compliance.

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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