--- title: "6701 HSN Code | HSN Code for Bird feathers & down, articles thereof in India" description: "Know more about 6701 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 6701 covering Bird feathers & down, articles thereof." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6701/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 6701: Bird feathers & down, articles thereof Skins and other parts of birdswith their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes) Part of [Chapter 67: Prepared Feathers & Artificial Flowers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-67/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 12% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 67010010 | [Natural Hair Wigs and Hairpieces](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-67010010/) | | 67010090 | [Other Wigs, Hairpieces & Human Hair Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-67010090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 6701 It includes Bird feathers & down, articles thereof ### How should I document Bird feathers & down, articles thereof sent for job work? Use a delivery challan for sending Bird feathers & down, articles thereof 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. ### Do spares or accessories of Bird feathers & down, articles thereof 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. ### Any special steps when selling Bird feathers & down, articles thereof 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. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Bird feathers & down, articles thereof? 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. ### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Bird feathers & down, articles thereof? If your outward supply of Bird feathers & down, articles thereof 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−64.06% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−67.57% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #521 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 67: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.04% - Rank within Chapter 67: #4 of 4 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -7.62% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1170 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +392.31% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Ch. 67: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 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. 67 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 67 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | +0.30 | #1162 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −10.81% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +442.86% | 0.19% | −0.05 | #1158 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +36.36% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.45 | #1145 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −13.33% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +0.38 | #1156 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +5,400.00% | 0.19% | −0.42 | #1178 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +392.31% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −32.73% | 0.10% | +0.27 | #1159 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.06% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −67.57% | 0.04% | +0.11 | #1170 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -7.62%/yr, imports 9.40%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -7.62% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 have declined at a compound annual rate of -7.62% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.37 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.23 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 ranked #1170 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 ranks #1170 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 67, it ranks #4 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #521 of 1233. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 392.31% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.11 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.23 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.12 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.11 Crore — ranking #521 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 9.40% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Bird feathers & down, articles thereof India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 have grown at 9.40% CAGR, reaching ₹0.12 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 contributes 0.00% of Chapter 67 exports — ranked #4 Among the 4 sub-chapters under Chapter 67, HSN Sub-Chapter 6701 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #4). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 67 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6703: Processed human hair products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6703/) | ₹4,990 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6702: Artificial flowers & foliage](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6702/) | ₹60 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6704: Wigs & hair-related articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6704/) | ₹31 Cr | | #4 | HSN Sub-Chapter 6701: Bird feathers & down, articles thereof (this hsn sub-chapter) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 6702 | [Artificial flowers & foliage](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6702/) | | 6703 | [Processed human hair products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6703/) | | 6704 | [Wigs & hair-related articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6704/) |