HSN code directory
HSN Code 9608: Ball point pens
Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped 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
All 8-digit HSN codes under this heading
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 96081011 | High valu ball point pens |
| 96081012 | Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal |
| 96081019 | Other |
| 96081091 | High valu ball point pens |
| 96081092 | Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal |
| 96081099 | Other |
| 96082000 | Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers |
| 96083011 | High value fountain pens |
| 96083012 | With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal |
| 96083019 | Other |
| 96083021 | High value pens |
| 96083022 | With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal |
| 96083029 | Other |
| 96083091 | High value pens |
| 96083092 | With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal |
| 96083099 | 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 | Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir: - other: - pen nibs and nib points: nib points for pen |
| 96089120 | Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir: - other: - pen nibs and nib points: nibs of wool felt or plastics for use in the manufacture of porous tip pen or markers |
| 96089130 | Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir: - other: - pen nibs and nib points: other pen nibs |
| 96089191 | Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir: - other: - pen nibs and nib points: - other: of metal |
| 96089199 | Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir: - other: - pen nibs and nib points: - other: other |
| 96089910 | Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir: - other: - other: pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders |
| 96089990 | Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir: - other: - other: other |
GST rate guide for this chapter
Pencils, crayons, sharpeners and erasers are exempt from 22 September 2025. Brushes, combs, pens, lighters and most other articles are taxed at 5% or 18%.
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Frequently asked questions
How many digits of the HSN code must I show on a GST invoice?
Businesses with aggregate turnover of up to ₹5 crore in the previous year must show at least a 4-digit HSN code on B2B invoices. Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must show a 6-digit code on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.
What is the difference between an HSN heading and an 8-digit HSN code?
The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits are the heading and 6 digits are the subheading under the international Harmonized System. India adds 2 more digits for a more precise tariff item, giving the 8-digit code used in customs and GST.
What happens if I use the wrong HSN code?
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