What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 96081019?

HSN code 96081019 (Pen) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 96081019?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 96081019 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 96081019 cover?

HSN code 96081019 covers Pen. It sits under Chapter 96 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles, in Section XX – MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 96081019?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 96081019 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for a pen?

Ball-point pens fall under sub-heading 960810 — ordinary ball pens under 96081019, and high-value pens (US $100+) under 96081011, within heading 9608.

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Pen HSN Code 9608

Q: What is the HSN code for Pen?

The HSN code for Pen is 96081019, classified under Chapter 96 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Ball-point pens, felt-tipped pens and similar pens are classified under HSN heading 9608. High-value pens and ordinary ball pens each map to distinct tariff items.

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Heading

9608

Primary code

96081019

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Pen HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 9608 (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). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
96081011	- High value ball point pens (US $ 100 and above c.i.f. per unit)	18%	10%
96081012	- Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal	18%	10%
96081019	- Other	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 11 partner agreement(s) listed for 96081019; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 7 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for pen?

The HSN code for pen is 9608 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for pen the most common is 96081019, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How pen is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for pen narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 962-digitMiscellaneous manufactured articles
96084-digit headingBALL 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
9608106-digit subheadingBall point pens :
960810198-digit tariff item- Other

Section XX — MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES

GST on pen

Pen (HSN 9608) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 96081019 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported pen

When pen (HSN 96081019) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 96081019 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for pen is 9608 at the heading level, with 96081019 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.