About HSN Code 9608

HSN Code 9608 covers Ball 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 and attracts a GST rate of 18%. For intra-state supplies, this is split as 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For inter-state supplies, 18% IGST is charged.

How to Use HSN Code 9608 on GST Invoices

• Include the HSN code 9608 on every GST invoice for ball 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
• Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must use 6-digit HSN codes
• Turnover between ₹1.5–5 crore: 4-digit codes are sufficient
• The HSN code must match the product/service description on your invoice
• Incorrect HSN codes can lead to GST notices and ITC mismatches

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