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# HSN Code 05080010: Coral

- [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 0508: Coral, shells & cuttle-bone, powder](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0508/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof : Coral | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 5080010 ?

It includes Coral

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Coral?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Coral?

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 Coral?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Coral?

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 much GST applies to Coral?

Under HSN 05080010, Coral attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 05080010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹28 Cr (+3.35% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹28 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9798 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0508: 0.00% of its exports; import side 50.39%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: +183.33% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0508: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 05080010

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. 0508 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0508 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 29.36 | 0.0008% | — | 65.62% | −29.36 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.48% | 19.97 | 0.0006% | −31.98% | 59.68% | −19.84 | #9054 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +138.46% | 0.90% | 7.30 | 0.0003% | −63.45% | 36.25% | −6.99 | #8580 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −61.29% | 0.31% | 16.57 | 0.0004% | +126.99% | 48.71% | −16.45 | #9460 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +183.33% | 0.86% | 24.75 | 0.0004% | +49.37% | 55.96% | −24.41 | #8971 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.41% | 0.17% | 27.18 | 0.0005% | +9.82% | 54.29% | −27.11 | #9929 |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 28.09 | 0.0005% | +3.35% | 50.39% | −28.09 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -0.73%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 05080010 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 05080010

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Coral in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 05080010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 05080010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 183.33% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹28.09 Crore in HSN Code 05080010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹28.09 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹28.09 Crore — ranking #9798 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.73% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Coral

India's imports under HSN Code 05080010 have grown at -0.73% CAGR, reaching ₹28.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0508

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 05080040: Cuttlefish Bones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05080040/) | ₹25 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 05080020: Chanks](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05080020/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 05080090: Other Coral and Similar Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05080090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 05080030: Cowries](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05080030/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 05080050: Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05080050/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | HSN Code 05080010: Coral (this hsn code) | Nil |