Whiteboard Marker HSN Code

Understanding Whiteboard Marker HSN Codes and GST

Whiteboard markers are indispensable tools in offices, classrooms, and creative spaces, allowing for dynamic presentations and collaborative brainstorming. For manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of these everyday essentials, correctly identifying the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code and the applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate is crucial for accurate invoicing and compliance.

The Whiteboard Marker HSN Codes

The HSN system classifies goods based on their nature and common usage. Whiteboard markers, being a type of writing and drawing instrument, fall under a broad category that includes various pens and pencils.

According to the provided data, whiteboard markers are classified under Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles), specifically within the heading for pens and markers:

• Ball Point Pens; Felt Tipped And Other Porous-Tipped 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 T (HSN 9608): This is the overarching HSN heading that directly includes whiteboard markers. The description “Felt Tipped And Other Porous-Tipped Pens And Markers” perfectly encompasses whiteboard markers, which typically feature a porous tip designed to deliver ink onto a smooth, non-porous surface like a whiteboard. Within this broad heading, various sub-headings are provided, all related to different types of pens and markers, or their parts:
  • 9608609096089990960899109608 (general for Fountain Pens, Pens and Pencils)960891999608912096089110960860109608913096085000960891919608400096082000
  All these sub-headings consistently refer to types of pens, markers, or their parts, confirming that whiteboard markers are firmly placed within this group.

Understanding GST Rates for Whiteboard Markers

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate for whiteboard markers is consistent across all the listed HSN codes within Chapter 9608.

• 18% GST Rate: Whiteboard markers, along with other pens, felt-tipped pens, fountain pens, pencils, and their parts, all attract an 18% GST rate. This rate has been uniformly applied since its effective date of July 1, 2017.

This uniform rate simplifies the taxation for businesses dealing with a wide range of writing and marking instruments, ensuring a clear and predictable tax structure.