--- title: "0510 HSN Code | HSN Code for Ambergris for pharmaceuticals in India" description: "Know more about 0510 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 0510 covering Ambergris for pharmaceuticals." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0510/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 0510: Ambergris for pharmaceuticals Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved Part of [Chapter 05: Other Products of Animal Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-05/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 5% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 05100010 | [Ambergris, Castoreum, Civet & Other Animal Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05100010/) | | 05100020 | [Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; ox gallstone](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05100020/) | | 05100030 | [Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; placenta (frozen)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05100030/) | | 05100091 | [Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; wild animal products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05100091/) | | 05100099 | [Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05100099/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 0510 It includes Ambergris for pharmaceuticals ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Ambergris for pharmaceuticals? 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. ### How are warranty replacements of Ambergris for pharmaceuticals 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. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Ambergris for pharmaceuticals? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Ambergris for pharmaceuticals is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ### Any special steps when selling Ambergris for pharmaceuticals through an e‑commerce platform? Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Ambergris for pharmaceuticals? 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 0510 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹44 Cr (+17.91% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹67 Cr (−37.54% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹23 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #629 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 05: 1.81% of its exports; import side 17.89% - Rank within Chapter 05: #5 of 9 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -0.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #925 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +132.45% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Ch. 05: 1.81% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 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 | 45.10 | 0.0020% | — | 4.86% | 7.48 | 0.0002% | — | 2.42% | +37.62 | #851 | | FY 2019-20 | 26.78 | 0.0012% | −40.62% | 4.03% | 28.56 | 0.0009% | +281.82% | 11.29% | −1.78 | #916 | | FY 2020-21 | 18.46 | 0.0009% | −31.07% | 2.58% | 20.98 | 0.0007% | −26.54% | 9.55% | −2.52 | #952 | | FY 2021-22 | 13.25 | 0.0004% | −28.22% | 0.66% | 38.19 | 0.0008% | +82.03% | 11.60% | −24.94 | #998 | | FY 2022-23 | 16.21 | 0.0004% | +22.34% | 0.77% | 100.28 | 0.0017% | +162.58% | 26.49% | −84.07 | #1003 | | FY 2023-24 | 37.68 | 0.0010% | +132.45% | 1.69% | 107.90 | 0.0019% | +7.60% | 30.03% | −70.22 | #941 | | FY 2024-25 | 44.43 | 0.0012% | +17.91% | 1.81% | 67.39 | 0.0011% | −37.54% | 17.89% | −22.96 | #925 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -0.25%/yr, imports 44.25%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -0.25% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.25% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹45.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹44.43 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 ranked #925 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 ranks #925 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 05, it ranks #5 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #629 of 1233. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 132.45% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹22.96 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹67.39 Cr exceeded exports of ₹44.43 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹22.96 Crore — ranking #629 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 44.25% CAGR signals rising demand for Ambergris for pharmaceuticals India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 have grown at 44.25% CAGR, reaching ₹67.39 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 contributes 1.81% of Chapter 05 exports — ranked #5 Among the 9 sub-chapters under Chapter 05, HSN Sub-Chapter 0510 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.81% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 17.89% share (rank #2). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0501/) | ₹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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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 | | --- | --- | | 0501 | [Spices & herbs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0501/) | | 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/) | | 0511 | [Inedible animal products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0511/) |