96Chapter (2-digit)Section XX

HSN Code 96 – Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Full GST classification for Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

96

Chapter

96

Digits

2-digit

Section

XX

What is HSN Code 96?

HSN code 96 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 96 — Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, which is part of Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles. Every GST-registered business supplying miscellaneous manufactured articles must quote HSN 96 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 96

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter96miscellaneous manufactured articles

GST rate for HSN 96

Goods under HSN 96 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
9601worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding)
9602worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin
9603brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand- operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorised, mops and feather dusters, prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making, paint pads and rollers, squeegees (other than roller squeegees)
9604hand sieves and hand riddles
9605travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning
9606buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks
9607slide fasteners and parts thereof
9608ball 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
9609pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors chalk
9610slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed
9611date, 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
9612typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes
9613cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks
9614smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders and parts thereof
9615combs, hair-slides and the like, hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof
9616scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations
9617vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete, parts thereof other than glass inners
9618tailors dummies and other lay figures, automata and other animated displays, used for shop window dressing
9619sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles,of any material
9620monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles

HSN Code 96 — FAQs

What is HSN code 96?

HSN code 96 classifies "Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 96?

96 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 96?

Goods under HSN 96 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles.

Which chapter does HSN code 96 belong to?

HSN 96 belongs to Chapter 96 — Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, part of Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles.

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