What is the GST rate for HSN Code 9609?

The GST rate for HSN 9609 is 12%. Category: Stationery.

HSN Code 9609: Pencils (graphite), pencil leads, coloured pencils, pastels,

9609

GST: 12%

Pencils (graphite), pencil leads, coloured pencils, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing chalk

📦 Stationery

📋 HSN Code Details

Field	Value
HSN Code	9609
Description	Pencils (graphite), pencil leads, coloured pencils, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing chalk
GST Rate	12%
CGST Rate	6%
SGST Rate	6%
IGST Rate	12%
Category	Stationery
Chapter	96

📖 About HSN Code 9609

HSN 9609 covers all pencils — standard graphite pencils, coloured pencils, pastel sticks, charcoal drawing sticks, and chalk for writing/drawing. Both wood-cased and mechanical pencils are covered. Coloured pencil sets are very popular in art and stationery categories.

🛒 Who Uses This HSN Code?

Pencil sellers on Amazon and Flipkart, coloured pencil set sellers on Meesho, art supply sellers (charcoal/pastels), school stationery sellers.

💡 GSTR-1 Filing Tip for Sellers

⚠️ Pencils and coloured pencils = HSN 9609 at 12% GST. Pens = HSN 9608. Crayons (wax) = HSN 3213 at 12% GST. Art stationery combo sets are popular — use each item's correct HSN for GSTR-1.

🧮 Quick GST Calculator — HSN 9609 @ 12%

GST comparison for ₹1,000 taxable value:

GST Rate	Taxable Value	GST Amount	Status
5%	₹1,000.00	₹50.00
12%	₹1,000.00	₹120.00	✅ This HSN
18%	₹1,000.00	₹180.00
28%	₹1,000.00	₹280.00

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