# 9609

HSN

PENCILS (OTHER THAN PENCILS OF HEADING 9608 ), CRAYONS, PENCIL LEADS, PASTELS, DRAWING CHARCOALS, WRITING OR DRAWING CHALKS AND TAILORS' CHALKS - PENCILS AND CRAYONS, WITH LEADS ENCASED IN A RIGID SHEATH

Classification Details

Section 20

Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Chapter 96

Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Applicable GST Rates

Current Active Rate

Effective: 09 May 2026

Total Tax

12%IGST

CGST6%

SGST6%

CESS0%

Confidence:MEDIUM

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HSN Code: 9609 | HSN

Last Updated: 14 Jun 2026

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