What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 95044000?

HSN code 95044000 (Playing Cards & Games) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 95044000?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 95044000 is 20%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 95044000 cover?

HSN code 95044000 covers Playing Cards & Games. It sits under Chapter 95 – Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof, in Section XX – MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 95044000?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 95044000 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Playing Cards & Games HSN Code 9504

Q: What is the HSN code for Playing Cards & Games?

The HSN code for Playing Cards & Games is 95044000, classified under Chapter 95 – Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for playing cards?

Playing cards are classified under 95044000, billiards accessories under 95042000, and coin/token-operated games under 95043000, within heading 9504.

18% IGSTSchedule II

Video game consoles, table/parlour games and playing cards are classified under HSN heading 9504. Playing cards and billiard articles each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

9504

Primary code

95044000

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

20%

Playing Cards & Games HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 9504 (video game consoles and machines, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling equipment, amusement machines operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by any other means of payment). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
95044000	Playing cards	18%	20%
95042000	Articles and accessories for billiards of all kinds	18%	20%
95043000	Other games, operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by any other means of payment, other than automatic bowling alley equipment	18%	20%

FTA preferential rates: 11 partner agreement(s) listed for 95044000; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 10 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for playing cards & games?

The HSN code for playing cards & games is 9504 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for playing cards & games the most common is 95044000, 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 playing cards & games is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for playing cards & games 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 952-digitToys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof
95044-digit headingVIDEO GAME CONSOLES AND MACHINES, TABLE OR PARLOUR GAMES, INCLUDING PINTABLES, BILLIARDS, SPECIAL TABLES FOR CASINO GAMES AND AUTOMATIC BOWLING EQUIPMENT, AMUSEMENT MACHINES OPERATED BY COINS, BANKNOTES, BANK CARDS, TOKENS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS OF PAYMENT
9504406-digit subheadingVIDEO GAME CONSOLES AND MACHINES, TABLE OR PARLOUR GAMES, INCLUDING PINTABLES, BILLIARDS, SPECIAL TABLES FOR CASINO GAMES AND AUTOMATIC BOWLING EQUIPMENT, AMUSEMENT MACHINES OPERATED BY COINS, BANKNOTES, BANK CARDS, TOKENS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS OF PAYMENT
950440008-digit tariff itemPlaying cards

Section XX — MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES

GST on playing cards & games

Playing Cards & Games (HSN 9504) 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 95044000 — 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 playing cards & games

When playing cards & games (HSN 95044000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, 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: ₹49.152. 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 95044000 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for playing cards & games is 9504 at the heading level, with 95044000 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.