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# HSN Sub-chapter 9611: Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks

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

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

- Current GST rate: 12%
- Earlier GST rate: 12%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 96110000 | [Stamps & Embossing Devices](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96110000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9611

It includes Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks

### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

### If I repair and return Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

### How should I document Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks 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 packaging or branding change how GST applies to Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks 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.

### Do spares or accessories of Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (+66.08% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹22 Cr (+10.65% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹15 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #611 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 96: 0.11% of its exports; import side 0.39%
- Rank within Chapter 96: #19 of 20 by export value; import-side #16

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 19.30% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1072 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +66.08% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Ch. 96: 0.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9611

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 | 2.31 | 0.0001% | — | 0.05% | 14.01 | 0.0004% | — | 0.31% | −11.70 | #1101 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.38 | 0.0001% | +3.03% | 0.05% | 13.29 | 0.0004% | −5.14% | 0.31% | −10.91 | #1089 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.46 | 0.0001% | −38.66% | 0.04% | 11.48 | 0.0004% | −13.62% | 0.26% | −10.02 | #1109 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.03 | 0.0001% | +39.04% | 0.04% | 17.36 | 0.0004% | +51.22% | 0.33% | −15.33 | #1110 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.75 | 0.0001% | +35.47% | 0.05% | 19.48 | 0.0003% | +12.21% | 0.32% | −16.73 | #1100 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.01 | 0.0001% | +45.82% | 0.07% | 19.90 | 0.0004% | +2.16% | 0.32% | −15.89 | #1098 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6.66 | 0.0002% | +66.08% | 0.11% | 22.02 | 0.0004% | +10.65% | 0.39% | −15.36 | #1072 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 19.30%/yr, imports 7.83%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 19.30% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.30% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 ranked #1072 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 ranks #1072 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 96, it ranks #19 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #611 of 1233.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 66.08% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹15.36 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹22.02 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.66 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹15.36 Crore — ranking #611 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.83% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 have grown at 7.83% CAGR, reaching ₹22.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 contributes 0.11% of Chapter 96 exports — ranked #19

Among the 20 sub-chapters under Chapter 96, HSN Sub-Chapter 9611 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.39% share (rank #16).

## 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 |
| #19 | HSN Sub-Chapter 9611: Stamps, hand-operated composing sticks (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹7 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/) |
| 9605 | [Personal toilet travel sets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9605/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |