05080030Tariff Item (8-digit)Section I

HSN Code 05080030 – Cowries

Full GST classification for Cowries — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

05080030

Chapter

05

Digits

8-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 05080030?

HSN code 05080030 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Cowries under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-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 cowries must quote HSN 05080030 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 05080030

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
Sub-heading050800coral 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 :
Tariff05080030cowries

GST rate for HSN 05080030

Goods under HSN 05080030 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 05080030 — FAQs

What is HSN code 05080030?

HSN code 05080030 classifies "Cowries" 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 05080030?

05080030 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-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 05080030?

Goods under HSN 05080030 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 Cowries.

Which chapter does HSN code 05080030 belong to?

HSN 05080030 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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