HSN Codes · Chapter 96: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

HSN Code 9608

Ball point pens; felt tipped pens; fountain pens

Typical GST rate

12%

6% CGST + 6% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 9608

The first two digits (96) place this code in chapter 96 — Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Brooms, brushes, pens, lighters, buttons, and other manufactured articles that fit nowhere else.

More specific codes under 9608

  • 960810 — Ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609 — ball point pens
  • 96081011 — High value ball point pens (us $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
  • 96081012 — BALL POINT PENS With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
  • 96081019 — Ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609 — ball point pens — other
  • 96081091 — High value ball point pens (us $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)
  • 96081092 — BALL POINT PENS With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
  • 96081099 — Ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609 — ball point pens — other
  • 960820 — Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
  • 96082000 — Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
  • 960830 — Ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609 — fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 9608 typically attract 12% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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