HSN Code 05080040: Cuttlefish Bones

HSN Code 05080040 represents Cuttlefish Bones under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cuttlefish Bones correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 05080040, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cuttlefish Bones.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 05080040

HSN Code 05080040 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 : Cuttlefish bones

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 05080040 not include?

Cuttlefish Bones 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 05080030

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

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 05080040 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

₹25 Cr

−2.65% vs FY 2023-24

0.0007% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

Nil

−100.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹25 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2683 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 0508

FY 2024-25

71.98%

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

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 0508’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0508

FY 2024-25

#1 of 6

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

At a glance

13.34%

Export CAGR

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

#4588

National Export Rank

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

+56.59%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

71.98%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0508

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4819

Balance

+11.33

Exports

11.61 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

58.37% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.63% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4361

Balance

+16.55

Exports

16.70 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+43.84% YoY

61.35% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−46.43% YoY

0.45% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3842

Balance

+26.15

Exports

26.15 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+56.59% YoY

75.53% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3993

Balance

+31.38

Exports

31.38 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+20.00% YoY

80.30% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4403

Balance

+25.02

Exports

25.02 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−20.27% YoY

63.07% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4449

Balance

+24.96

Exports

25.28 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+1.04% YoY

60.86% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.64% of Sub-Ch. 0508

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4588

Balance

+24.61

Exports

24.61 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−2.65% YoY

71.98% of Sub-Ch. 0508

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0508

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

13.34% /yr

Imports

—

Consistently Surplus
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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 05080040 and GST compliance.

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.

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.