--- title: "2309 HSN Code | HSN Code for Preparations for animal feeding in India" description: "Know more about 2309 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 2309 covering Preparations for animal feeding." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2309/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 2309: Preparations for animal feeding Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding Part of [Chapter 23: Residues and Waste from Food Industries; Animal Fodder](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-23/). - Current GST rate: 28% - Earlier GST rate: 28% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 23091000 | [Dog/cat food](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23091000/) | | 23099010 | [Compounded Animal Feed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23099010/) | | 23099020 | [Other :Concentrates for compound animal feed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23099020/) | | 23099031 | [Prawn & Shrimp Feed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23099031/) | | 23099032 | [Fish meal: Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23099032/) | | 23099039 | [Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23099039/) | | 23099090 | [Fish Feed – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23099090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 2309 It includes Preparations for animal feeding ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Preparations for animal feeding? 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. ### How should I document Preparations for animal feeding sent for job work? Use a delivery challan for sending Preparations for animal feeding to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN. ### Any import/export nuance for Preparations for animal feeding? 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 Preparations for animal feeding? 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. ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Preparations for animal feeding? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹3,549 Cr (+23.32% YoY) — 0.0958% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹4,749 Cr (+19.54% YoY) — 0.0779% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,200 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #979 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 23: 18.95% of its exports; import side 80.28% - Rank within Chapter 23: #3 of 9 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 9.68% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #178 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +23.32% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Ch. 23: 18.95% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 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 | 2,038.26 | 0.0888% | — | 15.20% | 3,320.13 | 0.0925% | — | 74.12% | −1,281.87 | #186 | | FY 2019-20 | 1,815.63 | 0.0822% | −10.92% | 21.97% | 3,208.59 | 0.0956% | −3.36% | 63.34% | −1,392.96 | #198 | | FY 2020-21 | 2,093.39 | 0.0973% | +15.30% | 14.04% | 3,541.71 | 0.1215% | +10.38% | 71.21% | −1,448.32 | #185 | | FY 2021-22 | 2,529.41 | 0.0806% | +20.83% | 21.42% | 4,501.54 | 0.0985% | +27.10% | 48.45% | −1,972.13 | #191 | | FY 2022-23 | 2,670.01 | 0.0737% | +5.56% | 13.19% | 4,421.46 | 0.0769% | −1.78% | 69.82% | −1,751.45 | #198 | | FY 2023-24 | 2,878.01 | 0.0795% | +7.79% | 12.49% | 3,972.42 | 0.0707% | −10.16% | 74.39% | −1,094.41 | #191 | | FY 2024-25 | 3,549.06 | 0.0958% | +23.32% | 18.95% | 4,748.78 | 0.0779% | +19.54% | 80.28% | −1,199.72 | #178 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 9.68%/yr, imports 6.15%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 9.68% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.68% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2,038.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3,549.06 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 ranked #178 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 ranks #178 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 23, it ranks #3 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #979 of 1233. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 23.32% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,199.72 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4,748.78 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3,549.06 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,199.72 Crore — ranking #979 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 6.15% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Preparations for animal feeding India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 have grown at 6.15% CAGR, reaching ₹4,748.78 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 contributes 18.95% of Chapter 23 exports — ranked #3 Among the 9 sub-chapters under Chapter 23, HSN Sub-Chapter 2309 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 18.95% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 80.28% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2308/) | ₹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/) | | 2308 | [Vegetable materials for animal feed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2308/) |