9701Heading (4-digit)Section XXI

HSN Code 9701 – Paintings, Drawings And Pastels, Executed Entirely By Hand, Other Than Drawings Of…

Full GST classification for Paintings, Drawings And Pastels, Executed Entirely By Hand, Other Than Drawings Of… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

9701

Chapter

97

Digits

4-digit

Section

XXI

What is HSN Code 9701?

HSN code 9701 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Paintings, Drawings And Pastels, Executed Entirely By Hand, Other Than Drawings Of… 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 97 — Works Of Art, Collectors' Pieces And Antiques, which is part of Section XXI: Works of Art & Antiques. Every GST-registered business supplying paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of… must quote HSN 9701 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 9701

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter97works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques
Heading9701paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading 4906 and other than hand-painted or hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques

GST rate for HSN 9701

Goods under HSN 9701 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 9701 — FAQs

What is HSN code 9701?

HSN code 9701 classifies "Paintings, Drawings And Pastels, Executed Entirely By Hand, Other Than Drawings Of…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 97 (Works Of Art, Collectors' Pieces And Antiques) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 9701?

9701 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 9701?

Goods under HSN 9701 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 Paintings, Drawings And Pastels, Executed Entirely By Hand, Other Than Drawings Of….

Which chapter does HSN code 9701 belong to?

HSN 9701 belongs to Chapter 97 — Works Of Art, Collectors' Pieces And Antiques, part of Section XXI: Works of Art & Antiques.

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