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# HSN Code 51091090: Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair: Other

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-51/)
- [Sub-chapter 5109: Retail wool yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5109/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 51091090 ?

It includes Coarse animal/horsehair yarn (retail): HairYarn Retail

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair: Other?

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 Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair: Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair: Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair: Other?

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.

### How much GST applies to Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair: Other?

Under HSN 51091090, Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair: Other?

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 51091090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹41 Cr (+42.17% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+14.29% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹41 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2306 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5109: 66.00% of its exports; import side 16.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5109: #1 of 3 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 90.95% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3888 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +863.53% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5109: 66.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 51091090

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. 5109 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5109 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 36.32% | 1.00 | 0.0000% | — | 65.79% | −0.15 | #7756 |
| FY 2019-20 | 8.19 | 0.0004% | +863.53% | 82.23% | 2.45 | 0.0001% | +145.00% | 55.94% | +5.74 | #5254 |
| FY 2020-21 | 24.62 | 0.0011% | +200.61% | 65.32% | 1.98 | 0.0001% | −19.18% | 35.11% | +22.64 | #3913 |
| FY 2021-22 | 28.16 | 0.0009% | +14.38% | 67.14% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.93% | 5.81% | +28.02 | #4121 |
| FY 2022-23 | 14.59 | 0.0004% | −48.19% | 61.28% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.29% | 1.70% | +14.54 | #5114 |
| FY 2023-24 | 28.98 | 0.0008% | +98.63% | 72.38% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +460.00% | 7.76% | +28.70 | #4292 |
| FY 2024-25 | 41.20 | 0.0011% | +42.17% | 66.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +14.29% | 16.00% | +40.88 | #3888 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 90.95%/yr, imports -17.30%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 51091090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 90.95% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 51091090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 90.95% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.85 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹41.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 51091090 ranked #3888 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 51091090 ranks #3888 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5109, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #2306 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 51091090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 51091090 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 863.53% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹40.88 Crore in HSN Code 51091090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹41.20 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.32 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹40.88 Crore — ranking #2306 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -17.30% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 51091090 have grown at -17.30% CAGR, reaching ₹0.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 51091090 contributes 66.00% of Sub-Chapter 5109 exports — ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5109, HSN Code 51091090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 66.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.00% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5109

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 51091090: Containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair: Other (this hsn code) | ₹41 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 51099000: Yarn of Wool or Fine Animal Hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51099000/) | ₹21 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 51091010: Hosiery Wool: Over 85% Wool or Fine Animal Hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51091010/) | Nil |