HSN Code 41 – Raw Hides And Skins (Other Than Furskins) And Leather

HSN Code

Chapter

Digits

2-digit

Section

VIII

What is HSN Code 41?

HSN code 41 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Raw Hides And Skins (Other Than Furskins) And Leather under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 41 — Raw Hides And Skins (Other Than Furskins) And Leather, which is part of Section VIII: Hides, Skins, Leather & Furskins. Every GST-registered business supplying raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather must quote HSN 41 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 41

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	41	raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather

GST rate for HSN 41

Goods under HSN 41 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.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

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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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN Code	Description
4101	raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh or salted, dried, limed , pickled or otherwise preserved , but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split
4102	raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchmentdressed or further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split, other than those excluded by note 1 ( c ) to this chapter
4103	other raw hides and skins (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchmentdressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split, other than those excluded by note 1(b) or 1(c) to this chapter
4104	tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared
4105	tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
4106	tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split but not further prepared
4107	leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 4113
4112	leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 4114
4113	leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 4114
4114	chamois (including combination chamois) leather; patent leather and patent laminated leather ; metallised leather
4115	composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fiber, in slabs, sheets or strip, whether or not in rolls; parings and other waste of leather or of composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour

HSN Code 41 — FAQs

What is HSN code 41?

HSN code 41 classifies "Raw Hides And Skins (Other Than Furskins) And Leather" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 41 (Raw Hides And Skins (Other Than Furskins) And Leather) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 41?

41 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-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 41?

Goods under HSN 41 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 Raw Hides And Skins (Other Than Furskins) And Leather.

Which chapter does HSN code 41 belong to?

HSN 41 belongs to Chapter 41 — Raw Hides And Skins (Other Than Furskins) And Leather, part of Section VIII: Hides, Skins, Leather & Furskins.

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