9608Heading (4-digit)Section XX

HSN Code 9608 – Ball Point Pens; Felt Tipped And Other Poroustipped Pens And Markers; Fountain Pens;…

Full GST classification for Ball Point Pens; Felt Tipped And Other Poroustipped Pens And Markers; Fountain Pens;… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

9608

Chapter

96

Digits

4-digit

Section

XX

What is HSN Code 9608?

HSN code 9608 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Ball Point Pens; Felt Tipped And Other Poroustipped Pens And Markers; Fountain Pens;… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-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 ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens;… must quote HSN 9608 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 9608

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter96miscellaneous manufactured articles
Heading9608ball 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

GST rate for HSN 9608

Goods under HSN 9608 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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HSN Code 9608 — FAQs

What is HSN code 9608?

HSN code 9608 classifies "Ball Point Pens; Felt Tipped And Other Poroustipped Pens And Markers; Fountain Pens;…" 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 9608?

9608 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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 9608?

Goods under HSN 9608 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 Ball Point Pens; Felt Tipped And Other Poroustipped Pens And Markers; Fountain Pens;….

Which chapter does HSN code 9608 belong to?

HSN 9608 belongs to Chapter 96 — Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, part of Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles.

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