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- Updated on : September 19, 2025
HSN Chapter 5: Animal Products (Other) Classification & GST India
HSN Code & GST Rate for Non Edible Animal Products - Chapter 5
Understanding GST classification for non-edible animal products is crucial for pharmaceutical companies, brush manufacturers, bone meal processors, and traders dealing in animal by-products. This comprehensive guide covers HSN codes 0501-0511 with detailed classifications for various animal-origin materials used in industrial and commercial applications.
Key Classification Factors for Non-Edible Animal Products
- Processing Stage: Unworked/Raw vs Simply prepared vs Further processed
- End Use: Industrial raw materials vs Pharmaceutical applications vs Manufacturing inputs
- Product Origin: Specific animal species and body parts
- Commercial Application: Export-oriented vs Domestic consumption
Complete HSN Code Table: Non-Edible Animal Products (Chapter 5)
| GST Rate | Product Description | HSN Code | Key Import/Export HSN Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIL (0%) | Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed; waste of human hair | 0501 | 05010010, 05010020 |
| 5% | Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; badger hair and brush making hair | 0502 | 05021010, 05021020, 05029010, 05029020, 05029090 |
| 5% | Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried | 0504 | 05040010, 05040020, 05040031, 05040039, 05040041, 05040049 |
| 5% | Skins and parts of birds with feathers or down; feathers and parts of feathers | 0505 | 05051010, 05051090, 05059010, 05059021, 05059029, 05059031 |
| NIL (0%) | Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared; powder and waste | 0506 | 05061011, 05061019, 05061021, 05061029, 05061031, 05061039 |
| 5% | Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns (except 050790) | 0507 | 05071010, 05071020, 05079010, 05079020, 05079030, 05079040 |
| NIL (0%) | Hoof meal; horn meal; hooves, claws, nails and beaks; antlers | 050790 | No specific codes prescribed |
| 5% | Coral and similar materials; shells of molluscs, crustaceans; cuttlebone | 0508 | 05080010, 05080020, 05080030, 05080040, 05080050, 05080090 |
| 5% | Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; bile; glands for pharmaceutical products | 0510 | 05100010, 05100020, 05100030, 05100091, 05100099 |
| 5% | Animal products not elsewhere specified; dead animals unfit for consumption (except semen) | 0511 | 05111000, 05119110, 05119120, 05119130, 05119190, 05119911 |
| NIL (0%) | Semen including frozen semen | 0511 | 05111000, 05119110, 05119120, 05119130, 05119190, 05119911 |
🦴 September 2025 GST Reform Updates for Animal By-Products:
- Rates Maintained: The 56th GST Council meeting (September 2025) maintained existing GST rates for Chapter 5 animal by-products
- No Rate Changes: Unlike dairy, seafood, and food sectors, non-edible animal products retained their current 0% and 5% GST structure
- Focus on Essentials: Rate stability ensures continued support for pharmaceutical raw materials, fertilizer inputs, and livestock breeding
- Industrial Continuity: Existing exemptions for bones, semen, and human hair preserved to support manufacturing and agriculture sectors
- Export Competitiveness: Stable rates maintain India's competitiveness in global markets for bone meal, processed hair, and pharmaceutical animal extracts
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the GST rates for non-edible animal products in India?
Most non-edible animal products attract 5% GST, including bristles, feathers, guts, coral, and pharmaceutical animal glands. However, some products like human hair (unworked), bones and horn-cores, hoof meal, and animal semen attract NIL (0%) GST rate.
Which HSN codes cover non-edible animal products?
Non-edible animal products fall under HSN Chapter 5 (codes 0501-0511): 0501 (human hair), 0502 (animal bristles), 0504 (animal guts), 0505 (feathers/bird skins), 0506 (bones/horn cores), 0507 (ivory/tortoise shell), 0508 (coral/shells), 0510 (animal glands), and 0511 (other animal products/semen).
Are there any GST exemptions for animal by-products used in industries?
Yes, several animal by-products are GST-exempt: unworked human hair (0501), bones and horn-cores in unprocessed form (0506), hoof meal and horn meal (050790), and animal semen including frozen semen (0511). These exemptions support agriculture, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries.
How are ivory and exotic animal products classified for GST?
Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone, and similar exotic materials (HSN 0507) attract 5% GST when unworked or simply prepared. However, hoof meal, horn meal, hooves, claws, and antlers (HSN 050790) are completely GST-exempt (0%). Trade in these items must comply with wildlife protection laws.
What is the GST treatment for pharmaceutical animal products?
Animal products used in pharmaceutical preparation (HSN 0510) like ambergris, castoreum, civet, musk, bile, and animal glands attract 5% GST. These are classified separately from edible animal products due to their specialized pharmaceutical applications and higher value addition.
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Disclaimer
The GST Rate & HSN codes and rates have been arranged as per the best of authors understanding and are subject to periodic updates as per the law for the time being in force. It does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. While due care has been taken in preparing this content, the existence of mistakes and omissions herein is not ruled out. Disytax will not be held responsible for any loss or damage of any kind arising out of any inaccurate or incomplete information in this document.