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# HSN Code 05051090: Feathers for stuffing, other

- [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 0505: Feathers & down for preservation](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0505/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down :Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 5051090 ?

It includes Feathers for stuffing, other

### Any import/export nuance for Feathers for stuffing, other?

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

### How much GST applies to Feathers for stuffing, other?

Under HSN 05051090, Feathers for stuffing, other attracts TBD subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Feathers for stuffing, other?

Yes. When Feathers for stuffing, other 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 Feathers for stuffing, other?

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 Feathers for stuffing, other is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Feathers for stuffing, other and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 05051090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−52.63% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹8 Cr (+60.43% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹8 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8902 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0505: 58.06% of its exports; import side 92.19%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0505: #1 of 9 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.66% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9472 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +3,700.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0505: 58.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 05051090

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. 0505 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0505 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 64.58% | 4.55 | 0.0001% | — | 99.56% | −4.24 | #8518 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +54.84% | 72.73% | 3.66 | 0.0001% | −19.56% | 99.46% | −3.18 | #8222 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.92% | 6.67% | 1.21 | 0.0000% | −66.94% | 100.00% | −1.20 | #9985 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 7.69% | 4.76 | 0.0001% | +293.39% | 97.54% | −4.75 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 7.14% | 5.06 | 0.0001% | +6.30% | 97.68% | −5.05 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +3,700.00% | 66.67% | 5.08 | 0.0001% | +0.40% | 90.23% | −4.70 | #9019 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −52.63% | 58.06% | 8.15 | 0.0001% | +60.43% | 92.19% | −7.97 | #9472 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.66%/yr, imports 10.20%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 05051090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.66% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 05051090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.66% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 05051090 ranked #9472 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 05051090 ranks #9472 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0505, it ranks #1 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #8902 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 05051090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 05051090 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 3,700.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹7.97 Crore in HSN Code 05051090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹8.15 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.18 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹7.97 Crore — ranking #8902 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.20% CAGR signals rising demand for Feathers for stuffing, other

India's imports under HSN Code 05051090 have grown at 10.20% CAGR, reaching ₹8.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 05051090 contributes 58.06% of Sub-Chapter 0505 exports — ranked #1

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0505, HSN Code 05051090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 58.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 92.19% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0505

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 05051090: Feathers for stuffing, other (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #2 | [HSN Code 05059099: Other \| Skins And Other Parts â€“ Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05059099/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | [HSN Code 05059029: Other feathers, excl. stuffing purpose](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05059029/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 05051010: Wild bird feathers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05051010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05059010: Peacock tail & wing feathers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05059010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05059039: Feather powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05059039/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05059021: Wild bird feathers (excluding stuffing)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05059021/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 05059031: Powder and waste of wild bird feathers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05059031/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 05059091: Other : Skins and other parts â€“ Of wild birds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05059091/) | — |