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HSN 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included
HSN code 0511 covers: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
It is taxed at 5% GST (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025) — put 0511 in the HSN/SAC column and 5 in the GST % column when you bill it.
Rates reflect the 22 Sep 2025 GST 2.0 reform (mainly 5% and 18%, with 3% for precious metals and 28%/40% for select sin and luxury goods). This is a reference drawn from the CBIC rate schedule, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.
What's inside 0511
This heading has 3 subheadings, including: Animal products; bovine semen, Animal products; of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates; dead animals of chapter 03, unfit for human consumption, Animal products; n.e.c. in chapter 5. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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