--- title: "2308 HSN Code | HSN Code for Vegetable materials for animal feed in India" description: "Know more about 2308 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 2308 covering Vegetable materials for animal feed." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2308/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 2308: Vegetable materials for animal feed Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included Part of [Chapter 23: Residues and Waste from Food Industries; Animal Fodder](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-23/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 5% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 23080000 | [Animal Feed Vegetable Waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23080000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 2308 It includes Vegetable materials for animal feed ### What should my invoice and records include for Vegetable materials for animal feed? 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. ### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Vegetable materials for animal feed? If your outward supply of Vegetable materials for animal feed 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. ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Vegetable materials for animal feed? 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. ### If I repair and return Vegetable materials for animal feed, 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. ### Any import/export nuance for Vegetable materials for animal feed? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹5 Cr (−21.41% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹41 Cr (+41.37% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹36 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #644 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 23: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.69% - Rank within Chapter 23: #8 of 9 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 16.14% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1089 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +1,644.69% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 23: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 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. 23 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 23 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 2.05 | 0.0001% | — | 0.02% | 2.30 | 0.0001% | — | 0.05% | −0.25 | #1108 | | FY 2019-20 | 2.42 | 0.0001% | +18.05% | 0.03% | 6.57 | 0.0002% | +185.65% | 0.13% | −4.15 | #1088 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.79 | 0.0001% | −26.03% | 0.01% | 4.45 | 0.0002% | −32.27% | 0.09% | −2.66 | #1102 | | FY 2021-22 | 31.23 | 0.0010% | +1,644.69% | 0.26% | 11.67 | 0.0003% | +162.25% | 0.13% | +19.56 | #929 | | FY 2022-23 | 6.03 | 0.0002% | −80.69% | 0.03% | 26.65 | 0.0005% | +128.36% | 0.42% | −20.62 | #1068 | | FY 2023-24 | 6.40 | 0.0002% | +6.14% | 0.03% | 28.67 | 0.0005% | +7.58% | 0.54% | −22.27 | #1071 | | FY 2024-25 | 5.03 | 0.0001% | −21.41% | 0.03% | 40.53 | 0.0007% | +41.37% | 0.69% | −35.50 | #1089 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 16.14%/yr, imports 61.32%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 16.14% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.14% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.03 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 ranked #1089 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 ranks #1089 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 23, it ranks #8 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #644 of 1233. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1,644.69% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹35.50 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹40.53 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.03 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹35.50 Crore — ranking #644 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 61.32% CAGR signals rising demand for Vegetable materials for animal feed India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 have grown at 61.32% CAGR, reaching ₹40.53 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 contributes 0.03% of Chapter 23 exports — ranked #8 Among the 9 sub-chapters under Chapter 23, HSN Sub-Chapter 2308 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.69% share (rank #6). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 23 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2304: Soybean oilcake](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2304/) | ₹7,210 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2306: Oil-cake from vegetable fats or oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2306/) | ₹4,106 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2309: Preparations for animal feeding](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2309/) | ₹3,549 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2301: Meat & Fish Byproducts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2301/) | ₹2,278 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2303: Starch and sugar residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2303/) | ₹887 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2302: Milling residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2302/) | ₹626 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2305: Oil cake residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2305/) | ₹72 Cr | | #8 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2308: Vegetable materials for animal feed (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹5 Cr | | — | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2307: Wine lees; argol](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2307/) | Nil | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 2301 | [Meat & Fish Byproducts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2301/) | | 2302 | [Milling residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2302/) | | 2303 | [Starch and sugar residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2303/) | | 2304 | [Soybean oilcake](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2304/) | | 2305 | [Oil cake residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2305/) | | 2306 | [Oil-cake from vegetable fats or oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2306/) | | 2307 | [Wine lees; argol](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2307/) | | 2309 | [Preparations for animal feeding](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2309/) |