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# HSN Code 41012020: Buffalo Hides/Skins (Unsplit, <=16kg Fresh)

- [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 buffalo, including buffalo calf | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 41012020 ?

It includes Buffalo Hides/Skins (Unsplit, <=16kg Fresh)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Buffalo Hides/Skins (Unsplit, <=16kg Fresh)?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Buffalo Hides/Skins (Unsplit, <=16kg Fresh)?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Buffalo Hides/Skins (Unsplit, <=16kg Fresh)?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Buffalo Hides/Skins (Unsplit, <=16kg Fresh) is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Buffalo Hides/Skins (Unsplit, <=16kg Fresh)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 41012020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−62.59% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4466 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4101: 14.09% of its exports; import side 0.20%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4101: #2 of 9 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #7826 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,150.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4101: 14.09% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 41012020

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% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.56% | −0.86 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 37.14% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.39 | #8395 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +12.82% | 9.21% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +0.43 | #8328 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.50 | 0.0002% | +1,150.00% | 71.34% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,200.00% | 0.09% | +5.37 | #6234 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.94 | 0.0001% | −28.36% | 36.55% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +3.94 | #6708 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.17 | 0.0001% | +5.84% | 16.88% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +4.17 | #6799 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.56 | 0.0000% | −62.59% | 14.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.20% | +1.15 | #7826 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -11.61%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 41012020 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 41012020

India exported ₹1.56 Crore worth of Buffalo Hides/Skins (Unsplit, <=16kg Fresh) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 41012020 ranked #7826 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 41012020 ranks #7826 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4101, it ranks #2 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #4466 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 41012020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 41012020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1,150.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.15 Crore in HSN Code 41012020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.56 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.41 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.15 Crore — ranking #4466 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -11.61% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Buffalo Hides/Skins (Unsplit, <=16kg Fresh)

India's imports under HSN Code 41012020 have grown at -11.61% CAGR, reaching ₹0.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 41012020 contributes 14.09% of Sub-Chapter 4101 exports — ranked #2

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4101, HSN Code 41012020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 14.09% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.20% share (rank #8).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-41012010/) | < ₹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 |