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# HSN Code 05100020: Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone

- [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 0510: Ambergris for pharmaceuticals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0510/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved : Ox Gallstone | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 5100020 ?

It includes Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone

### Any common misclassification issue with Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone?

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 Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone?

Under HSN 05100020, Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone?

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 Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 05100020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−63.32% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4271 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0510: 4.03% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0510: #2 of 5 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -12.97% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7701 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +225.69% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0510: 4.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 05100020

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. 0510 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0510 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.12 | 0.0002% | — | 9.14% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +4.12 | #6101 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.09 | 0.0001% | −25.00% | 11.54% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.09 | #6430 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.95 | 0.0001% | −36.89% | 10.56% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.95 | #7024 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.09 | 0.0000% | −44.10% | 8.23% | 1.48 | 0.0000% | — | 3.88% | −0.39 | #7902 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.55 | 0.0001% | +225.69% | 21.90% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +3.55 | #6814 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.88 | 0.0001% | +37.46% | 12.95% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +4.88 | #6603 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.79 | 0.0000% | −63.32% | 4.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.79 | #7701 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -12.97%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 05100020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -12.97% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 05100020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -12.97% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹4.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 05100020 ranked #7701 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 05100020 ranks #7701 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0510, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #4271 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 05100020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 05100020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 225.69% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.79 Crore in HSN Code 05100020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.79 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.79 Crore — ranking #4271 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 05100020 contributes 4.03% of Sub-Chapter 0510 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0510, HSN Code 05100020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 4.03% 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 0510

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 05100099: Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05100099/) | ₹43 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 05100020: Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 05100010: Ambergris, Castoreum, Civet & Other Animal Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05100010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 05100030: Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; placenta (frozen)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05100030/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 05100091: Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; wild animal products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05100091/) | — |