Quick classification guide
4-digit heading: Pick the broad category (e.g. 0501).
Inclusions/exclusions: Confirm your product matches.
Rate check: Verify the latest notifications before filing.
Browse HSN codes in Chapter 05
Next steps
If you’re unsure about the chapter, use the global search and compare descriptions.
Jump to nearby chapters to avoid wrong classification (common GST mistake).
After finalizing your HSN, generate a clean rate card for shop display or staff reference.
Not legal advice • Always verify before filing • Last reviewed: 22 Jan 2026
Analysis of Chapter 05
Products of animal origin (Guts, Bladders, Bones). Primarily raw materials for industry.
Included
- Animal semen (Breeding)
- Bones and Horns (Raw)
- Feathers and Down
- Bristles and Hair
- Animal Guts/Bladders
Excluded
- Edible Meat/OffalGo to Ch 02
- Live AnimalsGo to Ch 01
- Finished Feather ArticlesGo to Ch 67
Expert insights
Human Hair (unworked) falls here and is Exempt.
- • Raw Feathers (Ch 05) vs Feather Articles (Ch 67): Once you make a pillow or duster, it moves to Ch 67 or 94.
Compliance checklist
- • 4-digit HSN: turnover-based rules apply (B2B often needs HSN).
- • 6-digit HSN: typically required beyond higher turnover thresholds.
- • Export/Import: use full code as per customs documents.
FAQs for Chapter 05
Where is animal semen classified?▾
Chapter 05 (Heading 0511), not Chapter 01.
Do bones for industrial use fall here?▾
Yes, raw bones/horns are Chapter 05.
Are edible intestines Chapter 05?▾
No. If edible, they go to Chapter 02. Ch 05 is for non-edible guts.
Sources & accuracy
General GST guidance, return filing references, and updates.
Rates, exemptions, and clarifications may change via notifications/circulars.
Use chapter notes/headings to avoid misclassification.
Last reviewed: 22 Jan 2026. How we update content + sources.
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