--- title: "0511 HSN Code | HSN Code for Inedible animal products in India" description: "Know more about 0511 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 0511 covering Inedible animal products." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0511/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 0511: Inedible animal products Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption 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 | | --- | --- | | 05111000 | [Bovine Semen (Non-frozen)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05111000/) | | 05119110 | [Fish Nails](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119110/) | | 05119120 | [Fish Tails](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119120/) | | 05119130 | [Other Fish Waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119130/) | | 05119140 | [Artemia Cyst](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119140/) | | 05119190 | [Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, other aquatic invertebrates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119190/) | | 05119910 | [Other \| Other \| Silkworm Pupae](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119910/) | | 05119911 | [Other Silkworm Pupae](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119911/) | | 05119919 | [Fresh Cut Flowers/Flower Buds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119919/) | | 05119921 | [Sinews and tendons, wild life](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119921/) | | 05119929 | [Sinews And Tendons\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119929/) | | 05119991 | [Frozen Semen (Non-Bovine), Bovine Embryo](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119991/) | | 05119992 | [Other \| Other \| Other \| Of Wild Life](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119992/) | | 05119999 | [Other \| Other \| Other \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-05119999/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 0511 It includes Inedible animal products ### If I repair and return Inedible animal products, how should I charge GST? 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. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Inedible animal products? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Inedible animal products 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. ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Inedible animal products? Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper. ### Any import/export nuance for Inedible animal 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. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Inedible animal 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹17 Cr (−9.54% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹214 Cr (+32.09% YoY) — 0.0035% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹197 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #779 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 05: 0.71% of its exports; import side 56.82% - Rank within Chapter 05: #7 of 9 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 4.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1012 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +116.47% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 05: 0.71% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 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 | 12.96 | 0.0006% | — | 1.40% | 231.76 | 0.0065% | — | 74.86% | −218.80 | #987 | | FY 2019-20 | 21.69 | 0.0010% | +67.36% | 3.26% | 174.17 | 0.0052% | −24.85% | 68.83% | −152.48 | #936 | | FY 2020-21 | 6.68 | 0.0003% | −69.20% | 0.93% | 164.70 | 0.0057% | −5.44% | 74.95% | −158.02 | #1026 | | FY 2021-22 | 14.46 | 0.0005% | +116.47% | 0.72% | 227.51 | 0.0050% | +38.14% | 69.13% | −213.05 | #993 | | FY 2022-23 | 19.43 | 0.0005% | +34.37% | 0.93% | 202.22 | 0.0035% | −11.12% | 53.42% | −182.79 | #986 | | FY 2023-24 | 19.19 | 0.0005% | −1.24% | 0.86% | 162.04 | 0.0029% | −19.87% | 45.10% | −142.85 | #1001 | | FY 2024-25 | 17.36 | 0.0005% | −9.54% | 0.71% | 214.04 | 0.0035% | +32.09% | 56.82% | −196.68 | #1012 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 4.99%/yr, imports -1.32%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 4.99% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.99% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹12.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17.36 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 ranked #1012 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 ranks #1012 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 05, it ranks #7 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #779 of 1233. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 116.47% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹196.68 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹214.04 Cr exceeded exports of ₹17.36 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹196.68 Crore — ranking #779 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -1.32% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Inedible animal products India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 have grown at -1.32% CAGR, reaching ₹214.04 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 contributes 0.71% of Chapter 05 exports — ranked #7 Among the 9 sub-chapters under Chapter 05, HSN Sub-Chapter 0511 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.71% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 56.82% share (rank #1). ## 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](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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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/) | | 0510 | [Ambergris for pharmaceuticals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0510/) |