Q3HSN Code 9602
Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles
Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin
GST rate
| Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin | 18% |
| Handicraft / handmade goods only (21/2018-CTR as amended) | 5% |
Codes under 9602
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9602 00 | Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included, worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: | Varies |
| 9602 00 10 | Worked vegetable carving material and articles thereof | Varies |
| 9602 00 20 | Moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums and resins and other moulded or carved articles | Varies |
| 9602 00 30 | Gelatin capsules, empty | Varies |
| 9602 00 40 | Other articles of unhardened gelatin — worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included, worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin | Varies |
← Chapter 96: Pens, buttons, brushes and other manufactured articles
Related HSN codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles?
The HSN code for worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles is 9602, under Chapter 96 (Pens, buttons, brushes and other manufactured articles).
What is the GST rate on worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles?
It depends on the specific item: worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin is 18%; handicraft / handmade goods only (21/2018-ctr as amended) is 5%.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 13/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.