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# HSN Code 05010020: Waste of Human Hair

- [Section 01: Guide to HSN Section 01](https://busy.in/hsn/section-01/)
- [Chapter 05: Other Products of Animal Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-05/)
- [Sub-chapter 0501: Spices & herbs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0501/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; Waste of human hair : Waste of human hair | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 5010020 ?

It includes Waste of Human Hair

### How much GST applies to Waste of Human Hair?

Under HSN 05010020, Waste of Human Hair attracts TBD subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Waste of Human Hair?

e‑Way bill is needed for consignment value above ₹50,000 unless exempted. e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any import/export nuance for Waste of Human Hair?

Exports are zero‑rated. Imports may draw customs duties; domestic GST follows the schedule for the item’s form/packaging.

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Waste of Human Hair?

If your outward supply is taxable (e.g., 5% or 12%), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How to bill mixed items when Waste of Human Hair is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Waste of Human Hair and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 05010020 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (−77.57% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹7 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3513 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0501: 0.44% of its exports
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0501: #2 of 2 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.35% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6156 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +571.91% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0501: 0.44% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 05010020

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 0501 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0501 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.81 | 0.0002% | — | 1.95% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +4.81 | #5903 |
| FY 2019-20 | 17.31 | 0.0008% | +259.88% | 30.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 65.00% | +17.18 | #4307 |
| FY 2020-21 | 26.95 | 0.0013% | +55.69% | 23.82% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +26.95 | #3802 |
| FY 2021-22 | 181.08 | 0.0058% | +571.91% | 14.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 28.57% | +181.04 | #1749 |
| FY 2022-23 | 105.96 | 0.0029% | −41.48% | 7.22% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +105.96 | #2461 |
| FY 2023-24 | 32.82 | 0.0009% | −69.03% | 2.16% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +32.82 | #4120 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7.36 | 0.0002% | −77.57% | 0.44% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | +7.36 | #6156 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.35%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 05010020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.35% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 05010020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.35% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 05010020 ranked #6156 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 05010020 ranks #6156 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0501, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #3513 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 05010020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 05010020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 571.91% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹7.36 Crore in HSN Code 05010020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7.36 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7.36 Crore — ranking #3513 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 05010020 contributes 0.44% of Sub-Chapter 0501 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0501, HSN Code 05010020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 0.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0501

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 05010010: Unworked Human Hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05010010/) | ₹1,678 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 05010020: Waste of Human Hair (this hsn code) | ₹7 Cr |