HSN CODE - 44219040 : Pencil slates

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 44219040 are used for the Pencil slates products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 44219040

First two digits (44) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 44 - Wood and Articles of wood; wood charcoal

Next two digits (21) represent the heading number which is OTHER ARTICLES OF WOOD

Next two digits (90) represent the product code which is Spools, cops, bobbins, sewing thread reels and the like, of turned wood

Last two digits (40) are for final or deeper classification which is Pencil slates

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.