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# HSN Code 51099000: Yarn of Wool or Fine Animal Hair

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 51099000 ?

It includes Other coarse animal/horsehair yarn: CoarseHair Other

### Any common misclassification issue with Yarn of Wool or Fine Animal Hair?

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

### How much GST applies to Yarn of Wool or Fine Animal Hair?

Under HSN 51099000, Yarn of Wool or Fine Animal Hair attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Yarn of Wool or Fine Animal Hair?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Yarn of Wool or Fine Animal Hair?

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 Yarn of Wool or Fine Animal Hair?

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 51099000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹21 Cr (+91.69% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (−54.28% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹20 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2818 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5109: 34.00% of its exports; import side 69.50%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5109: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 55.69% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4793 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +639.77% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5109: 34.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 51099000

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 | 1.49 | 0.0001% | — | 63.68% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 34.21% | +0.97 | #7249 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.76 | 0.0001% | +18.12% | 17.67% | 1.93 | 0.0001% | +271.15% | 44.06% | −0.17 | #7067 |
| FY 2020-21 | 13.02 | 0.0006% | +639.77% | 34.55% | 3.65 | 0.0001% | +89.12% | 64.72% | +9.37 | #4756 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.77 | 0.0004% | +5.76% | 32.83% | 2.28 | 0.0000% | −37.53% | 94.61% | +11.49 | #5069 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.22 | 0.0003% | −33.04% | 38.72% | 2.79 | 0.0000% | +22.37% | 94.90% | +6.43 | #5732 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.07 | 0.0003% | +20.07% | 27.65% | 3.04 | 0.0001% | +8.96% | 84.21% | +8.03 | #5608 |
| FY 2024-25 | 21.22 | 0.0006% | +91.69% | 34.00% | 1.39 | 0.0000% | −54.28% | 69.50% | +19.83 | #4793 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 55.69%/yr, imports 17.81%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 51099000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 55.69% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 51099000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 55.69% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹21.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 51099000 ranked #4793 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 51099000 ranks #4793 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5109, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #2818 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 51099000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 51099000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 639.77% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹19.83 Crore in HSN Code 51099000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹21.22 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.39 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹19.83 Crore — ranking #2818 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 17.81% CAGR signals rising demand for Yarn of Wool or Fine Animal Hair

India's imports under HSN Code 51099000 have grown at 17.81% CAGR, reaching ₹1.39 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 51099000 contributes 34.00% of Sub-Chapter 5109 exports — ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5109, HSN Code 51099000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 34.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 69.50% share (rank #1).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51091090/) | ₹41 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 51099000: Yarn of Wool or Fine Animal Hair (this hsn code) | ₹21 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 51091010: Hosiery Wool: Over 85% Wool or Fine Animal Hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51091010/) | Nil |