Q3HSN Code 0508
Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared
Coral 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
5%
Codes under 0508
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0508 00 | Coral 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: | 5% |
| 0508 00 10 | Coral | 5% |
| 0508 00 20 | Chanks | 5% |
| 0508 00 30 | Cowries | 5% |
| 0508 00 40 | Cuttlefish bones | 5% |
| 0508 00 50 | Shells | 5% |
← Chapter 05: Animal hair, bristles, guts, bones and horns
Related HSN codes
0510Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides0507Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns0511Animal products not elsewhere specified or included0506Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared0501Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured0505Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared?
The HSN code for coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared is 0508, under Chapter 05 (Animal hair, bristles, guts, bones and horns).
What is the GST rate on coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared?
Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared is taxed at 5% GST under HSN code 0508.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.