0508Heading (4-digit)Section I

HSN Code 0508 – Coral And Similar Materials, Unworked Or Simply Prepared But Not Otherwise Worked; Shells…

Full GST classification for Coral And Similar Materials, Unworked Or Simply Prepared But Not Otherwise Worked; Shells… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

0508

Chapter

05

Digits

4-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 0508?

HSN code 0508 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Coral And Similar Materials, Unworked Or Simply Prepared But Not Otherwise Worked; Shells… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 05 — Products Of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included, which is part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products. Every GST-registered business supplying coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells… must quote HSN 0508 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 0508

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter05products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
Heading0508coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof

GST rate for HSN 0508

Goods under HSN 0508 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 0508 — FAQs

What is HSN code 0508?

HSN code 0508 classifies "Coral And Similar Materials, Unworked Or Simply Prepared But Not Otherwise Worked; Shells…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 05 (Products Of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 0508?

0508 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 0508?

Goods under HSN 0508 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Coral And Similar Materials, Unworked Or Simply Prepared But Not Otherwise Worked; Shells….

Which chapter does HSN code 0508 belong to?

HSN 0508 belongs to Chapter 05 — Products Of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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