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# HSN Sub-chapter 0501: Spices & herbs

Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair

Part of [Chapter 05: Other Products of Animal Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-05/).

- Current GST rate: 0%
- Earlier GST rate: 0%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 05010010 | [Unworked Human Hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05010010/) |
| 05010020 | [Waste of Human Hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05010020/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 0501

It includes Spices & herbs

### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Spices & herbs?

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.

### How are warranty replacements of Spices & herbs handled?

If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Spices & herbs?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Spices & herbs are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### Any import/export nuance for Spices & herbs?

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.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Spices & herbs?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 0501 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,685 Cr (+10.85% YoY) — 0.0455% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,685 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #146 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 05: 68.65% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Chapter 05: #1 of 9 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 37.76% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #298 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,039.32% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 05: 68.65% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 0501

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. 05 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 05 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 246.53 | 0.0107% | — | 26.58% | 3.59 | 0.0001% | — | 1.16% | +242.94 | #570 |
| FY 2019-20 | 57.33 | 0.0026% | −76.75% | 8.63% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.43% | 0.08% | +57.13 | #819 |
| FY 2020-21 | 113.12 | 0.0053% | +97.31% | 15.80% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −15.00% | 0.08% | +112.95 | #699 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,288.80 | 0.0411% | +1,039.32% | 64.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −17.65% | 0.04% | +1,288.66 | #316 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,468.50 | 0.0406% | +13.94% | 70.19% | 1.59 | 0.0000% | +1,035.71% | 0.42% | +1,466.91 | #317 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,520.14 | 0.0420% | +3.52% | 68.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.48% | 0.01% | +1,520.10 | #305 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,685.05 | 0.0455% | +10.85% | 68.65% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1,685.05 | #298 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 37.76%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 0501 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 37.76% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0501 have grown at a compound annual rate of 37.76% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹246.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,685.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 0501 ranked #298 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 0501 ranks #298 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 05, it ranks #1 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #146 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 0501 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 0501 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1,039.32% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,685.05 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 0501 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,685.05 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,685.05 Crore — ranking #146 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 0501 contributes 68.65% of Chapter 05 exports — ranked #1

Among the 9 sub-chapters under Chapter 05, HSN Sub-Chapter 0501 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 68.65% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 05

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Sub-Chapter 0501: Spices & herbs (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹1,685 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0504: Animal guts & bladders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0504/) | ₹506 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0506: Animal byproducts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0506/) | ₹101 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0507: Unworked ivory, horn, or beaks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0507/) | ₹58 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0510: Ambergris for pharmaceuticals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0510/) | ₹44 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0508: Coral, shells & cuttle-bone, powder](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0508/) | ₹34 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0511: Inedible animal products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0511/) | ₹17 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0502: Brush making hair & waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0502/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0505: Feathers & down for preservation](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0505/) | < ₹1 Crore |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 0502 | [Brush making hair & waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0502/) |
| 0504 | [Animal guts & bladders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0504/) |
| 0505 | [Feathers & down for preservation](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0505/) |
| 0506 | [Animal byproducts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0506/) |
| 0507 | [Unworked ivory, horn, or beaks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0507/) |
| 0508 | [Coral, shells & cuttle-bone, powder](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0508/) |
| 0510 | [Ambergris for pharmaceuticals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0510/) |
| 0511 | [Inedible animal products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0511/) |