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 or export of Cowries.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 05080030

HSN Code 05080030 relates to the following description.

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%

What does HSN Code 05080030 not include?

Cowries does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 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

HSN Code 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

HSN Code 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

HSN Code 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

HSN Code 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 05080030 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

+163.46% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹11 Cr

+41.04% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹10 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9082 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 0508

FY 2024-25

4.01%

Share of Sub-Chapter 0508’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 20.47% of Sub-Chapter 0508’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0508

FY 2024-25

#4 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 0508

Import-side rank: #2 of 6

At a glance

24.95%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#7958

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+163.46%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

4.01%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0508

Share of Sub-Chapter 0508 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 05080030

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8417

Balance

−2.28

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

1.81% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

2.64 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

5.90% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7881

Balance

−0.76

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+105.56% YoY

2.72% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

1.50 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−43.18% YoY

4.48% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8056

Balance

−3.41

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−14.86% YoY

1.82% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

4.04 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+169.33% YoY

20.06% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8422

Balance

−5.26

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−1.59% YoY

1.59% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

5.88 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+45.54% YoY

17.28% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8374

Balance

−5.59

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+17.74% YoY

1.84% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

6.32 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+7.48% YoY

14.29% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8769

Balance

−7.57

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−28.77% YoY

1.25% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

8.09 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+28.01% YoY

16.16% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7958

Balance

−10.04

Exports

1.37 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+163.46% YoY

4.01% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

11.41 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+41.04% YoY

20.47% of Sub-Ch. 0508

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

24.95% /yr

Imports

27.63% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 0508 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹34.19 Cr

Import

₹55.74 Cr

Trade Balance

−21.55

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 05080030 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 24.95% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 05080030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.95% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.36 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 05080030 Ranked #7958 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 05080030 ranks #7958 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0508, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #9082 of 12657.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 05080030 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 05080030 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 163.46% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹10.04 Crore in HSN Code 05080030 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹11.41 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.37 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹10.04 Crore — ranking #9082 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 27.63% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cowries

India's imports under HSN Code 05080030 have grown at 27.63% CAGR, reaching ₹11.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 05080030 Contributes 4.01% of Sub-Chapter 0508 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0508, HSN Code 05080030 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 4.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 20.47% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 05080030 and GST compliance.

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.