--- title: "0410 HSN Code | HSN Code for Edible insects & products in India" description: "Know more about 0410 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 0410 covering Edible insects & products." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0410/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 0410: Edible insects & products Insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included Part of [Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey and Animal-Origin Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-04/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 5% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 04100010 | [Turtle Eggs/Salanganes Nests](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04100010/) | | 04100020 | [Other Edible Animal Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04100020/) | | 04100090 | [Artemia (Silkworm Pupae)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04100090/) | | 04101010 | [Insects\| Fresh, Chilled Or Frozen](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04101010/) | | 04101020 | [Insects\| Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04101020/) | | 04101090 | [Insects\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04101090/) | | 04109010 | [Other \|Of Wild Animals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04109010/) | | 04109020 | [Turtle eggs and bird nests](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04109020/) | | 04109090 | [Dairy Produce, Birds' Eggs, Natural Honey](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04109090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 0410 It includes Edible insects & products ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Edible insects & products? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Edible insects & products are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Edible insects & products? Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Edible insects & products? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ### Any import/export nuance for Edible insects & products? 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. ### What should my invoice and records include for Edible insects & products? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹3 Cr (−35.29% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #496 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 04: 0.04% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Chapter 04: #10 of 10 by export value ### Key metrics - National export rank: #1110 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +5,766.67% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 04: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 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. 04 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 04 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | — | — | — | — | — | — | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | — | — | — | — | — | #1183 | | FY 2021-22 | 3.52 | 0.0001% | +5,766.67% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.52 | #1086 | | FY 2022-23 | 2.21 | 0.0001% | −37.22% | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.24% | +1.34 | #1107 | | FY 2023-24 | 4.76 | 0.0001% | +115.38% | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +4.76 | #1091 | | FY 2024-25 | 3.08 | 0.0001% | −35.29% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.08 | #1110 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 India exported ₹3.08 Crore worth of Edible insects & products in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn sub-chapter. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 ranked #1110 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 ranks #1110 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 04, it ranks #10 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #496 of 1233. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 5,766.67% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3.08 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.08 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.08 Crore — ranking #496 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 contributes 0.04% of Chapter 04 exports — ranked #10 Among the 10 sub-chapters under Chapter 04, HSN Sub-Chapter 0410 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share. ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 04 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0405: Dairy fats and oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0405/) | ₹3,222 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0409: Natural honey](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0409/) | ₹1,750 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0407: Birds’ eggs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0407/) | ₹813 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0406: Cheese & curd](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0406/) | ₹495 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0408: Birds’ eggs, fresh/dried, preserved](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0408/) | ₹495 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0402: Ground-nuts & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0402/) | ₹263 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0401: Unconcentrated milk & cream](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0401/) | ₹146 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0403: Yogurt, Milk & Cream](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0403/) | ₹38 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0404: Whey & milk products, sweetened](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0404/) | ₹18 Cr | | #10 | HSN Sub-Chapter 0410: Edible insects & products (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹3 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 0401 | [Unconcentrated milk & cream](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0401/) | | 0402 | [Ground-nuts & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0402/) | | 0403 | [Yogurt, Milk & Cream](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0403/) | | 0404 | [Whey & milk products, sweetened](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0404/) | | 0405 | [Dairy fats and oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0405/) | | 0406 | [Cheese & curd](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0406/) | | 0407 | [Birds’ eggs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0407/) | | 0408 | [Birds’ eggs, fresh/dried, preserved](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0408/) | | 0409 | [Natural honey](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0409/) |