--- title: "HSN Code for Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms | HSN 05080050 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 05080050 related to Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05080050/" --- # HSN Code 05080050: Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms - [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 : Shells | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 5080050 ? It includes Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms ### Any common misclassification issue with Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms? 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 Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms? Under HSN 05080050, Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms? 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 Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 05080050 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−65.69% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹8 Cr (+89.63% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹8 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8899 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0508: 1.02% of its exports; import side 14.77% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0508: #5 of 6 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -19.75% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #9108 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +469.81% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0508: 1.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 05080050 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 | 1.31 | 0.0001% | — | 6.59% | 6.30 | 0.0002% | — | 14.08% | −4.99 | #7365 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.45 | 0.0001% | +10.69% | 5.33% | 4.68 | 0.0001% | −25.71% | 13.99% | −3.23 | #7248 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.46 | 0.0001% | +0.69% | 4.22% | 2.77 | 0.0001% | −40.81% | 13.75% | −1.31 | #7314 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −63.70% | 1.36% | 3.59 | 0.0001% | +29.60% | 10.55% | −3.06 | #8529 | | FY 2022-23 | 3.02 | 0.0001% | +469.81% | 7.61% | 4.85 | 0.0001% | +35.10% | 10.97% | −1.83 | #6997 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.02 | 0.0000% | −66.23% | 2.46% | 4.34 | 0.0001% | −10.52% | 8.67% | −3.32 | #8230 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −65.69% | 1.02% | 8.23 | 0.0001% | +89.63% | 14.77% | −7.88 | #9108 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -19.75%/yr, imports 4.55%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 05080050 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -19.75% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 05080050 have declined at a compound annual rate of -19.75% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.35 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 05080050 ranked #9108 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 05080050 ranks #9108 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0508, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #8899 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 05080050 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 05080050 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 469.81% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹7.88 Crore in HSN Code 05080050 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹8.23 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.35 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹7.88 Crore — ranking #8899 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 4.55% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms India's imports under HSN Code 05080050 have grown at 4.55% CAGR, reaching ₹8.23 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 05080050 contributes 1.02% of Sub-Chapter 0508 exports — ranked #5 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0508, HSN Code 05080050 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 14.77% share (rank #3). ## 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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 05080010: Coral](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05080010/) | Nil |