--- title: "0201 HSN Code | HSN Code for Fresh & chilled bovine meat in India" description: "Know more about 0201 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 0201 covering Fresh & chilled bovine meat." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0201/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 0201: Fresh & chilled bovine meat Meat of bovine animals, fresh and chilled Part of [Chapter 02: Meat and Edible Offal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-02/). - Current GST rate: 0% - Earlier GST rate: 0% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 02011000 | [Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled: Carcasses and half-carcasses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02011000/) | | 02012000 | [Fresh bovine meat cuts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02012000/) | | 02013000 | [Fresh boneless bovine meat](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02013000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 0201 It includes Fresh & chilled bovine meat ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Fresh & chilled bovine meat? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Fresh & chilled bovine meat are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### What should my invoice and records include for Fresh & chilled bovine meat? Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail. ### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Fresh & chilled bovine meat? Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself. ### Any import/export nuance for Fresh & chilled bovine meat? Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Fresh & chilled bovine meat? Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 0201 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1,033 Cr (−1.37% YoY) — 0.0279% of India's total exports - Share of Chapter 02: 2.93% of its exports - Rank within Chapter 02: #3 of 10 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 19.47% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #381 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +114.53% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 02: 2.93% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 0201 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 Ch. 02 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 355.25 | 0.0155% | — | 1.36% | — | — | — | — | #486 | | FY 2019-20 | 333.96 | 0.0151% | −5.99% | 1.43% | — | — | — | — | #502 | | FY 2020-21 | 247.28 | 0.0115% | −25.96% | 1.04% | — | — | — | — | #559 | | FY 2021-22 | 530.48 | 0.0169% | +114.53% | 2.11% | — | — | — | — | #466 | | FY 2022-23 | 828.12 | 0.0229% | +56.11% | 3.15% | — | — | — | — | #407 | | FY 2023-24 | 1,047.26 | 0.0289% | +26.46% | 3.30% | — | — | — | — | #374 | | FY 2024-25 | 1,032.88 | 0.0279% | −1.37% | 2.93% | — | — | — | — | #381 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 19.47%/yr, imports —/yr ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 0201 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 19.47% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0201 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.47% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹355.25 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,032.88 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 0201 ranked #381 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 0201 ranks #381 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 02, it ranks #3 of 10. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 0201 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 0201 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 114.53% over the prior year. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 0201 contributes 2.93% of Chapter 02 exports — ranked #3 Among the 10 sub-chapters under Chapter 02, HSN Sub-Chapter 0201 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 2.93% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 02 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0202: Bovine meat, frozen](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0202/) | ₹31,074 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0206: Edible offal of livestock](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0206/) | ₹2,287 Cr | | #3 | HSN Sub-Chapter 0201: Fresh & chilled bovine meat (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹1,033 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0204: Sheep or goat meat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0204/) | ₹717 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0207: Oilseed flours & meals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0207/) | ₹112 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0210: Salted & preserved meat products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0210/) | ₹2 Cr | | — | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0203: Fresh, chilled, or frozen swine meat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0203/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0205: Fresh horse meat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0205/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0208: Edible meat and offal](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0208/) | — | | — | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0209: Pig fat & poultry fat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0209/) | — | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 0202 | [Bovine meat, frozen](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0202/) | | 0203 | [Fresh, chilled, or frozen swine meat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0203/) | | 0204 | [Sheep or goat meat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0204/) | | 0205 | [Fresh horse meat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0205/) | | 0206 | [Edible offal of livestock](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0206/) | | 0207 | [Oilseed flours & meals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0207/) | | 0208 | [Edible meat and offal](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0208/) | | 0209 | [Pig fat & poultry fat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0209/) | | 0210 | [Salted & preserved meat products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0210/) |