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# HSN Code 05079050: Other | Buffalo Horns

- [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 0507: Unworked ivory, horn, or beaks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0507/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Buffalo horns | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 5079050 ?

It includes Other | Buffalo Horns

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other / Buffalo Horns?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other / Buffalo Horns is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other / Buffalo Horns; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Other / Buffalo Horns?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other / Buffalo Horns?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other / Buffalo Horns?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 05079050 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹17 Cr (−27.39% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹17 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2930 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0507: 29.82% of its exports
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0507: #2 of 10 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.40% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5067 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +106.84% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0507: 29.82% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 05079050

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. 0507 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0507 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 7.77 | 0.0003% | — | 23.51% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 62.30% | +7.39 | #5316 |
| FY 2019-20 | 7.08 | 0.0003% | −8.88% | 22.32% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −34.21% | 29.41% | +6.83 | #5431 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7.16 | 0.0003% | +1.13% | 17.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −24.00% | 25.68% | +6.97 | #5482 |
| FY 2021-22 | 14.81 | 0.0005% | +106.84% | 27.40% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.47% | 1.15% | +14.79 | #4986 |
| FY 2022-23 | 18.37 | 0.0005% | +24.04% | 27.52% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,800.00% | 16.89% | +17.99 | #4782 |
| FY 2023-24 | 23.99 | 0.0007% | +30.59% | 31.17% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.89% | 6.11% | +23.83 | #4513 |
| FY 2024-25 | 17.42 | 0.0005% | −27.39% | 29.82% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | — | +17.42 | #5067 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.40%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 05079050 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.40% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 05079050 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.40% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹7.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 05079050 ranked #5067 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 05079050 ranks #5067 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0507, it ranks #2 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #2930 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 05079050 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 05079050 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 106.84% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹17.42 Crore in HSN Code 05079050 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹17.42 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹17.42 Crore — ranking #2930 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 05079050 contributes 29.82% of Sub-Chapter 0507 exports — ranked #2

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0507, HSN Code 05079050 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 29.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0507

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 05079030: Other \| Hooves, Claws, Nails And Beaks](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05079030/) | ₹27 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 05079050: Other \| Buffalo Horns (this hsn code) | ₹17 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 05079090: Animal Products – Horns, Hooves & More \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05079090/) | ₹14 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 05071010: Ivory; Ivory Powder And Waste \| Ivory](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05071010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05071020: Ivory powder and waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05071020/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05079010: Other \| Hoof Meal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05079010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05079020: Other \| Horn Meal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05079020/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05079040: Other \| Antlers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05079040/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05079060: Other \| Tortoise-Shell](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05079060/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05079070: Claws & Tortoise Shell, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05079070/) | — |