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# HSN Code 05080040: Cuttlefish Bones

- [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 : Cuttlefish bones | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 5080040 ?

It includes Cuttlefish Bones

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cuttlefish Bones is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cuttlefish Bones?

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 Cuttlefish Bones?

Under HSN 05080040, Cuttlefish Bones 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 Cuttlefish Bones?

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 Cuttlefish Bones?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 05080040 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹25 Cr (−2.65% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹25 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2683 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0508: 71.98% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0508: #1 of 6 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.34% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4588 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +56.59% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0508: 71.98% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 05080040

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 | 11.61 | 0.0005% | — | 58.37% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.63% | +11.33 | #4819 |
| FY 2019-20 | 16.70 | 0.0008% | +43.84% | 61.35% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −46.43% | 0.45% | +16.55 | #4361 |
| FY 2020-21 | 26.15 | 0.0012% | +56.59% | 75.53% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +26.15 | #3842 |
| FY 2021-22 | 31.38 | 0.0010% | +20.00% | 80.30% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +31.38 | #3993 |
| FY 2022-23 | 25.02 | 0.0007% | −20.27% | 63.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +25.02 | #4403 |
| FY 2023-24 | 25.28 | 0.0007% | +1.04% | 60.86% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.64% | +24.96 | #4449 |
| FY 2024-25 | 24.61 | 0.0007% | −2.65% | 71.98% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +24.61 | #4588 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.34%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 05080040 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.34% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 05080040 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.34% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹11.61 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹24.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 05080040 ranked #4588 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 05080040 ranks #4588 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0508, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #2683 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 05080040 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 05080040 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 56.59% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹24.61 Crore in HSN Code 05080040 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹24.61 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹24.61 Crore — ranking #2683 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 05080040 contributes 71.98% of Sub-Chapter 0508 exports — ranked #1

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0508, HSN Code 05080040 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 71.98% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05080010/) | Nil |