Export Decline: −7.03% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0505 have declined at a compound annual rate of −7.03% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 0505 represents Feathers & down for preservation under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Feathers & down for preservation correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 0505, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Feathers & down for preservation.
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GST Rate for Feathers & down for preservation under HSN Code 0505. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Chapter No
05HSN Code
HSN Description
Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down, feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste of feathers or parts of feathers
New GST Rate
Old GST Rate
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Feathers & down for preservation.
Tariff HSN
Description
Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down :Of wild birds
Tariff HSN
Description
Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down :Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Peacock tail and wing feather – (trimmed or not)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other feather (excluding for stuffing purpose) – Of wild birds
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other feather (excluding for stuffing purpose) – Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Powder and waste of feathers or parts of feathers – Of wild birds
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Powder and waste of feathers or parts of feathers – Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Skins and other parts – Of wild birds
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Skins and other parts – Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹9 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹9 Cr
Surplus rank #583 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 05
FY 2024-250.01%
Share of Chapter 05’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 2.35% of Chapter 05’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 05
FY 2024-25#9 of 9
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 05
Import-side rank: #5 of 9
At a glance
−7.03%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#1164
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+307.14%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move
0.01%
Contribution to Ch. 05
Share of Chapter 05 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−4.09
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.05% of Ch. 05
Imports
4.57 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
1.48% of Ch. 05
Balance
−3.02
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+37.50% YoY
0.10% of Ch. 05
Imports
3.68 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−19.47% YoY
1.45% of Ch. 05
Balance
−1.06
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−77.27% YoY
0.02% of Ch. 05
Imports
1.21 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−67.12% YoY
0.55% of Ch. 05
Balance
−4.75
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−13.33% YoY
0.01% of Ch. 05
Imports
4.88 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+303.31% YoY
1.48% of Ch. 05
Balance
−5.04
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+7.69% YoY
0.01% of Ch. 05
Imports
5.18 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+6.15% YoY
1.37% of Ch. 05
Balance
−5.06
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+307.14% YoY
0.03% of Ch. 05
Imports
5.63 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+8.69% YoY
1.57% of Ch. 05
Balance
−8.53
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−45.61% YoY
0.01% of Ch. 05
Imports
8.84 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+57.02% YoY
2.35% of Ch. 05
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
−7.03% /yr
Imports
11.62% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹2,454.59 Cr
Import
₹376.72 Cr
Trade Balance
+2,077.87
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0505 have declined at a compound annual rate of −7.03% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 0505 ranks #1164 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 05, it ranks #9 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #583 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 0505 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 307.14% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹8.84 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.31 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹8.53 Crore — ranking #583 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0505 have grown at 11.62% CAGR, reaching ₹8.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 9 subchapters under Chapter 05, HSN Sub-Chapter 0505 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.35% share (rank #5).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 0505 and GST compliance.
It includes Feathers & down for preservation
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.
Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Feathers & down for preservation are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.
Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.
Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.
If your outward supply of Feathers & down for preservation is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.
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.