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# HSN Code 05021010: Pig Bristles/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 0502: Brush making hair & waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0502/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pigs’, hogs’ or boars’ bristles and hair and waste thereof : Pigs’, hogs’ or boars’ bristles and hair | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 5021010 ?

It includes Pig Bristles/Hair

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Pig Bristles/Hair?

Yes. When Pig Bristles/Hair is not fresh/chilled and is sold in pre‑packaged & labelled packs, GST is 5%. If it is not pre‑packaged & labelled, it stays Nil.

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Pig Bristles/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.

### How to bill mixed items when Pig Bristles/Hair is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Pig Bristles/Hair and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### Any import/export nuance for Pig Bristles/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 Pig Bristles/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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 05021010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹8 Cr (+69.31% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹5 Cr (−34.85% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4057 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0502: 93.71% of its exports; import side 74.11%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0502: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 31.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6063 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,630.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0502: 93.71% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 05021010

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. 0502 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0502 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.51 | 0.0001% | — | 64.26% | 8.00 | 0.0002% | — | 69.38% | −6.49 | #7234 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −58.94% | 62.00% | 3.71 | 0.0001% | −53.63% | 51.82% | −3.09 | #8024 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.87% | 15.63% | 2.11 | 0.0001% | −43.13% | 39.81% | −2.01 | #9236 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.73 | 0.0001% | +1,630.00% | 75.88% | 5.15 | 0.0001% | +144.08% | 63.74% | −3.42 | #7468 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.99 | 0.0001% | +130.64% | 95.23% | 4.32 | 0.0001% | −16.12% | 62.25% | −0.33 | #6690 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.66 | 0.0001% | +16.79% | 85.66% | 7.69 | 0.0001% | +78.01% | 85.63% | −3.03 | #6652 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7.89 | 0.0002% | +69.31% | 93.71% | 5.01 | 0.0001% | −34.85% | 74.11% | +2.88 | #6063 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 31.73%/yr, imports -7.50%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 05021010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 31.73% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 05021010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 31.73% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.51 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 05021010 ranked #6063 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 05021010 ranks #6063 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0502, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #4057 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 05021010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 05021010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1,630.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.88 Crore in HSN Code 05021010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7.89 Cr exceeded imports of ₹5.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.88 Crore — ranking #4057 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -7.50% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Pig Bristles/Hair

India's imports under HSN Code 05021010 have grown at -7.50% CAGR, reaching ₹5.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 05021010 contributes 93.71% of Sub-Chapter 0502 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0502, HSN Code 05021010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 93.71% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 74.11% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0502

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 05021010: Pig Bristles/Hair (this hsn code) | ₹8 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 05029090: Brush-Making Hair and Animal Waste \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05029090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 05029010: Other : Badger hair and other brush making hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05029010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05029020: Other \|Yak Tail Hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05029020/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05021020: Pig Bristle/Hair Waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05021020/) | — |