About HSN Code 9701

HSN Code 9701 covers Paintings, 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 and attracts a GST rate of 12%. For intra-state supplies, this is split as 6% CGST + 6% SGST. For inter-state supplies, 12% IGST is charged.

How to Use HSN Code 9701 on GST Invoices

• Include the HSN code 9701 on every GST invoice for paintings, 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
• 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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