Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609
GST 2.0 Rate Finder — HSN & SAC Code Wise GST Rates in India
Search any product or service, HSN or SAC code and see its current GST rate under the reformed GST 2.0 slabs effective 22 September 2025. Every matching entry is shown, because the same item can carry a different rate depending on packaging, value, condition or end use.
Pencils (including propelling or sliding pencils), crayons, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailor’s chalk; Slate pencils and chalk sticks
GST Calculator
Add GST to a base price, or extract GST from a GST-inclusive price.
| Base price (excl. GST) | ₹1,000 |
| GST @ 18% | ₹180 |
| CGST @ 9% | ₹90 |
| SGST @ 9% | ₹90 |
Browse GST rates by HSN chapter
HSN codes are grouped into 98 chapters. Tap a group to search that range instantly.
GST slabs in India (2026)
Nil rated — fresh produce, unbranded staples, most life-saving drugs, education and health essentials.
Rough diamonds and certain precious stones.
Cut and polished diamonds.
Gold, silver, platinum and articles of jewellery.
Merit rate — packaged food, footwear, textiles, medicines, most household goods.
Standard rate — electronics, machinery, most manufactured goods and appliances.
Legacy rate retained on a small set of notified goods.
Demerit rate — tobacco, pan masala, aerated drinks and luxury vehicles.