HSN Code 05080030: Cowries

HSN Code 05080030 represents Cowries under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cowries correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 05080030, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Cowries.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
05	Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included	0508	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 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 : Cowries	2.5%	2.5%	5%	0%

Description of goods

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 : Cowries

Chapter

05 – Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

Sub Chapter

0508 – 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

CGST 2.5%

SGST 2.5%

IGST 5%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
05080010	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
05080020	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 : Chanks
05080040	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 : Cuttlefish bones
05080050	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 : Shells
05080090	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 : Other

HSN Code 05080010

HSN Code 05080020

HSN Code 05080040

HSN Code 05080050

HSN Code 05080090

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What products are classified under HSN 5080030 ?

It includes Cowries

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cowries?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Cowries?

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.

How much GST applies to Cowries?

Under HSN 05080030, Cowries attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cowries?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cowries?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Cowries is sold with other items?

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

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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