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# HSN Sub-chapter 9619: Sanitary pads & similar articles

Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material

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

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 96190010 | [Sanitary Pads or Napkins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96190010/) |
| 96190020 | [Tampons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96190020/) |
| 96190030 | [Baby Napkins/Liners](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96190030/) |
| 96190040 | [Clinical Diapers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96190040/) |
| 96190090 | [Other Sanitary Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96190090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9619

It includes Sanitary pads & similar articles

### What should my invoice and records include for Sanitary pads & similar articles?

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.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Sanitary pads & similar articles?

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.

### Any special steps when selling Sanitary pads & similar articles 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.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Sanitary pads & similar articles?

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.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Sanitary pads & similar articles?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Sanitary pads & similar articles 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹371 Cr (+4.16% YoY) — 0.0100% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹557 Cr (−20.41% YoY) — 0.0091% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹186 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #771 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 96: 5.98% of its exports; import side 9.81%
- Rank within Chapter 96: #5 of 20 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.01% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #589 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +20.60% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Ch. 96: 5.98% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9619

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 | 233.47 | 0.0102% | — | 5.40% | 664.25 | 0.0185% | — | 14.64% | −430.78 | #583 |
| FY 2019-20 | 281.56 | 0.0127% | +20.60% | 6.38% | 424.81 | 0.0127% | −36.05% | 9.96% | −143.25 | #537 |
| FY 2020-21 | 274.84 | 0.0128% | −2.39% | 7.09% | 711.69 | 0.0244% | +67.53% | 16.40% | −436.85 | #545 |
| FY 2021-22 | 323.67 | 0.0103% | +17.77% | 6.35% | 933.23 | 0.0204% | +31.13% | 17.65% | −609.56 | #573 |
| FY 2022-23 | 365.36 | 0.0101% | +12.88% | 5.97% | 731.00 | 0.0127% | −21.67% | 11.99% | −365.64 | #584 |
| FY 2023-24 | 355.98 | 0.0098% | −2.57% | 5.95% | 699.32 | 0.0125% | −4.33% | 11.42% | −343.34 | #589 |
| FY 2024-25 | 370.79 | 0.0100% | +4.16% | 5.98% | 556.60 | 0.0091% | −20.41% | 9.81% | −185.81 | #589 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.01%/yr, imports -2.90%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.01% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.01% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹233.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹370.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 ranked #589 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 ranks #589 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 96, it ranks #5 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #771 of 1233.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 20.60% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹185.81 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹556.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹370.79 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹185.81 Crore — ranking #771 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.90% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sanitary pads & similar articles

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 have grown at -2.90% CAGR, reaching ₹556.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 contributes 5.98% of Chapter 96 exports — ranked #5

Among the 20 sub-chapters under Chapter 96, HSN Sub-Chapter 9619 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 5.98% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.81% share (rank #5).

## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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 |

## 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/) |
| 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/) |
| 9620 | [Monopods, bipods, tripods & similar](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9620/) |