HSN Code 23091000: Dog/cat food
HSN Code 23091000 represents Dog/cat food under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Dog/cat food correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 23091000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Dog/cat food.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 23091000
HSN Code 23091000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 23091000 not include?
Dog/cat food does not include products with the following descriptions.
Other :Compounded animal feed
Other :Concentrates for compound animal feed
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Prawn and shrimps feed
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Fish meal in powdered form
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Other
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Other
Other :Compounded animal feed
Other :Concentrates for compound animal feed
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Prawn and shrimps feed
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Fish meal in powdered form
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Other
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Other
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 23091000 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹628 Cr
0.0171% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹1,140 Cr
0.0188% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹512 Cr
Surplus rank #11912 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2309
FY 2024-2517.69%
Share of Sub-Chapter 2309’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 24.00% of Sub-Chapter 2309’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2309
FY 2024-25#2 of 7
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2309
Import-side rank: #2 of 7
At a glance
16.39%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#816
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+35.77%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
17.69%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2309
Share of Sub-Chapter 2309 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 23091000
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−71.87
Exports
252.53 ₹ Cr
0.0111% share
— YoY
12.39% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Imports
324.40 ₹ Cr
0.0090% share
— YoY
9.77% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Balance
−172.59
Exports
261.68 ₹ Cr
0.0119% share
+3.62% YoY
14.41% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Imports
434.27 ₹ Cr
0.0130% share
+33.87% YoY
13.53% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Balance
−227.89
Exports
337.90 ₹ Cr
0.0157% share
+29.13% YoY
16.14% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Imports
565.79 ₹ Cr
0.0194% share
+30.29% YoY
15.98% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Balance
−584.98
Exports
458.75 ₹ Cr
0.0146% share
+35.77% YoY
18.14% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Imports
1,043.73 ₹ Cr
0.0228% share
+84.47% YoY
23.19% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Balance
−541.30
Exports
496.34 ₹ Cr
0.0137% share
+8.19% YoY
18.59% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Imports
1,037.64 ₹ Cr
0.0180% share
−0.58% YoY
23.47% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Balance
−556.02
Exports
490.62 ₹ Cr
0.0136% share
−1.15% YoY
17.05% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Imports
1,046.64 ₹ Cr
0.0186% share
+0.87% YoY
26.35% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Balance
−511.76
Exports
627.91 ₹ Cr
0.0171% share
+27.98% YoY
17.69% of Sub-Ch. 2309
Imports
1,139.67 ₹ Cr
0.0188% share
+8.89% YoY
24.00% of Sub-Ch. 2309
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
16.39% /yr
Imports
23.30% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹3,549.06 Cr
Import
₹4,748.78 Cr
Trade Balance
−1,199.72
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 23091000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 16.39% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 23091000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.39% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹252.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹627.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 23091000 Ranked #816 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 23091000 ranks #816 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2309, it ranks #2 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #11912 of 12657.
FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 23091000 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 23091000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 35.77% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹511.76 Crore in HSN Code 23091000 Goods
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,139.67 Cr exceeded exports of ₹627.91 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹511.76 Crore — ranking #11912 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 23.30% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Dog/cat food
India's imports under HSN Code 23091000 have grown at 23.30% CAGR, reaching ₹1,139.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 23091000 Contributes 17.69% of Sub-Chapter 2309 Exports — Ranked #2
Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2309, HSN Code 23091000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 17.69% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 24.00% share (rank #2).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 23091000 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 23091000 ?
It includes Dog/cat food
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Dog/cat food?
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 much GST applies to Dog/cat food?
Under HSN 23091000, Dog/cat food 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 Dog/cat food?
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.
How should mixed supplies be billed when Dog/cat food is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Dog/cat food; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Dog/cat food?
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.