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# HSN Code 41012010: Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg)

- [Section 08: Guide to HSN Section 08](https://busy.in/hsn/section-08/)
- [Chapter 41: Raw Hides and Skins (Other Than Furskins) and Leather](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-41/)
- [Sub-chapter 4101: Raw hides & skins, bovine/equine](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4101/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Whole hides and skins, unsplit of a weight per skin not exceeding 8 kg. when simply dried, 10kg. When dry- salted, or 16 kg. when fresh,wet-salted or otherwise preserved: Of cow, including cow calf | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 41012010 ?

It includes Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg)

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg)?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### How much GST applies to Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg)?

Under HSN 41012010, Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg)?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg)?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 41012010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+66.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹26 Cr (+36.85% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹26 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9724 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4101: 0.45% of its exports; import side 12.41%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4101: #5 of 9 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #10034 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +200.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4101: 0.45% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 41012010

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. 4101 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4101 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 50.41 | 0.0014% | — | 32.91% | −50.41 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 46.32 | 0.0014% | −8.11% | 37.18% | −46.32 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 10.21 | 0.0004% | −77.96% | 16.44% | −10.21 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.13% | 11.57 | 0.0003% | +13.32% | 8.33% | −11.56 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.09% | 18.32 | 0.0003% | +58.34% | 9.74% | −18.31 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.12% | 18.78 | 0.0003% | +2.51% | 14.30% | −18.75 | #10223 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +66.67% | 0.45% | 25.70 | 0.0004% | +36.85% | 12.41% | −25.65 | #10034 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -10.62%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 41012010 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 41012010

India exported ₹0.05 Crore worth of Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 41012010 ranked #10034 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 41012010 ranks #10034 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4101, it ranks #5 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #9724 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 41012010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 41012010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 200.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹25.65 Crore in HSN Code 41012010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹25.70 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹25.65 Crore — ranking #9724 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -10.62% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg)

India's imports under HSN Code 41012010 have grown at -10.62% CAGR, reaching ₹25.70 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 41012010 contributes 0.45% of Sub-Chapter 4101 exports — ranked #5

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4101, HSN Code 41012010 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.45% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.41% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4101

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 41015020: Buffalo Hides (>16 kg)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-41015020/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 41012020: Buffalo Hides/Skins (Unsplit, <=16kg Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-41012020/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 41019090: Other, including butts, bends and bellies: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-41019090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 41019020: Buffalo Raw Hides: Butts, Bends, Bellies & Calves](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-41019020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | HSN Code 41012010: Unsplit Cow Hides/Skins (<= 8/10/16 kg) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 41012090: Other Unsplit Hides/Skins (<=16kg Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-41012090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 41015010: Whole Cow Hides (>16kg)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-41015010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 41015090: Hides and skins: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-41015090/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 41019010: Other, including butts, bends and bellies: Of cow, including cow calf](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-41019010/) | Nil |