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# HSN Code 41015020: Buffalo Hides (>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, of a weight exceeding 16 kg. : Of buffalo, including buffalo calf | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 41015020 ?

It includes Buffalo Hides (>16 kg)

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Buffalo Hides (>16 kg) is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Buffalo Hides (>16 kg)?

Under HSN 41015020, Buffalo Hides (>16 kg) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Buffalo Hides (>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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Buffalo Hides (>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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Buffalo Hides (>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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 41015020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹8 Cr (−55.40% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−63.38% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹8 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3475 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4101: 75.34% of its exports; import side 0.25%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4101: #1 of 9 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 100.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6006 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +930.00% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4101: 75.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 41015020

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 8.55% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.07% | +0.03 | #9066 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +130.77% | 28.57% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.30 | #8565 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.09 | 0.0001% | +930.00% | 64.64% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.09 | #6523 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.34 | 0.0000% | −56.63% | 17.38% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.34 | #7722 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.67 | 0.0002% | +323.13% | 52.60% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.13% | +5.43 | #6324 |
| FY 2023-24 | 18.70 | 0.0005% | +229.81% | 75.71% | 1.42 | 0.0000% | +491.67% | 1.08% | +17.28 | #4862 |
| FY 2024-25 | 8.34 | 0.0002% | −55.40% | 75.34% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −63.38% | 0.25% | +7.82 | #6006 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 100.08%/yr, imports 31.62%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 41015020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 100.08% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 41015020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 100.08% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 41015020 ranked #6006 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 41015020 ranks #6006 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4101, it ranks #1 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #3475 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 41015020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 41015020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 930.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹7.82 Crore in HSN Code 41015020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹8.34 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.52 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7.82 Crore — ranking #3475 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 31.62% CAGR signals rising demand for Buffalo Hides (>16 kg)

India's imports under HSN Code 41015020 have grown at 31.62% CAGR, reaching ₹0.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 41015020 contributes 75.34% of Sub-Chapter 4101 exports — ranked #1

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4101, HSN Code 41015020 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 75.34% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.25% share (rank #7).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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)](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 |