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title: "5103 HSN Code | HSN Code for Waste of wool and animal hair in India"
description: "Know more about 5103 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 5103 covering Waste of wool and animal hair."
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# HSN Sub-chapter 5103: Waste of wool and animal hair

Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock

Part of [Chapter 51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-51/).

- Current GST rate: 0%
- Earlier GST rate: 0%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 51031010 | [Noils of wool or fine animal hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51031010/) |
| 51031090 | [Noils of wool or of fine animal hair : Other0](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51031090/) |
| 51032010 | [Other Wool Waste: Sheep’s and Lamb’s Wool Waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51032010/) |
| 51032020 | [Yarn waste of wool or fine animal hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51032020/) |
| 51032090 | [Fine animal hair, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51032090/) |
| 51033000 | [Waste of coarse animal hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51033000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 5103

It includes Waste of wool and animal hair

### How are warranty replacements of Waste of wool and animal hair 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 MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Waste of wool and animal hair?

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.

### Do spares or accessories of Waste of wool and animal hair follow the same HSN?

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.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Waste of wool and animal hair?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Waste of wool and animal hair 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.

### If I repair and return Waste of wool and animal hair, 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹20 Cr (−28.71% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (−59.40% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹17 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #463 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 51: 1.71% of its exports; import side 0.09%
- Rank within Chapter 51: #7 of 13 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -23.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1004 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +123.06% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 51: 1.71% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 5103

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. 51 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 51 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 95.12 | 0.0041% | — | 6.84% | 38.35 | 0.0011% | — | 1.43% | +56.77 | #727 |
| FY 2019-20 | 51.17 | 0.0023% | −46.20% | 4.51% | 10.73 | 0.0003% | −72.02% | 0.52% | +40.44 | #838 |
| FY 2020-21 | 18.86 | 0.0009% | −63.14% | 2.87% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.70% | 0.01% | +18.72 | #950 |
| FY 2021-22 | 42.07 | 0.0013% | +123.06% | 4.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +271.43% | 0.02% | +41.55 | #896 |
| FY 2022-23 | 53.47 | 0.0015% | +27.10% | 3.88% | 2.40 | 0.0000% | +361.54% | 0.09% | +51.07 | #880 |
| FY 2023-24 | 27.48 | 0.0008% | −48.61% | 2.01% | 5.32 | 0.0001% | +121.67% | 0.21% | +22.16 | #972 |
| FY 2024-25 | 19.59 | 0.0005% | −28.71% | 1.71% | 2.16 | 0.0000% | −59.40% | 0.09% | +17.43 | #1004 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -23.15%/yr, imports -38.09%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -23.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 have declined at a compound annual rate of -23.15% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹95.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 ranked #1004 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 ranks #1004 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 51, it ranks #7 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #463 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 123.06% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹17.43 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹19.59 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.16 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹17.43 Crore — ranking #463 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -38.09% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Waste of wool and animal hair

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 have grown at -38.09% CAGR, reaching ₹2.16 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 contributes 1.71% of Chapter 51 exports — ranked #7

Among the 13 sub-chapters under Chapter 51, HSN Sub-Chapter 5103 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.71% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.09% share (rank #9).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 51

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5107: Yarn of combed wool](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5107/) | ₹682 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5112: Combed wool fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5112/) | ₹190 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5106: Yarn of carded wool](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5106/) | ₹82 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5109: Retail wool yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5109/) | ₹62 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5105: Carded animal hair products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5105/) | ₹57 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5111: Carded wool fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5111/) | ₹42 Cr |
| #7 | HSN Sub-Chapter 5103: Waste of wool and animal hair (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹20 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5101: Wool, combed or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5101/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5102: Fine or coarse animal hair](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5102/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5104: Garnetted wool stock](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5104/) | < ₹1 Crore |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 5101 | [Wool, combed or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5101/) |
| 5102 | [Fine or coarse animal hair](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5102/) |
| 5104 | [Garnetted wool stock](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5104/) |
| 5105 | [Carded animal hair products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5105/) |
| 5106 | [Yarn of carded wool](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5106/) |
| 5107 | [Yarn of combed wool](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5107/) |
| 5108 | [Fine animal hair yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5108/) |
| 5109 | [Retail wool yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5109/) |
| 5110 | [Coarse animal hair yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5110/) |
| 5111 | [Carded wool fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5111/) |
| 5112 | [Combed wool fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5112/) |
| 5113 | [Coarse animal hair fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5113/) |