Q3HSN Code 0510
Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides
Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved
GST rate
5%
Codes under 0510
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0510 00 | Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk, cantharides, bile, whether or not dried, glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved: | 5% |
| 0510 00 10 | Bezoar, cow (goolochan) | 5% |
| 0510 00 20 | Ox gallstone | 5% |
| 0510 00 30 | Placenta, frozen | 5% |
| 0510 00 91 | Wild animals — ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk, cantharides, bile, whether or not dried, glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved | 5% |
← Chapter 05: Animal hair, bristles, guts, bones and horns
Related HSN codes
0511Animal products not elsewhere specified or included0508Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared0501Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured0507Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns0502Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair0506Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides?
The HSN code for ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides is 0510, under Chapter 05 (Animal hair, bristles, guts, bones and horns).
What is the GST rate on ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides?
Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides is taxed at 5% GST under HSN code 0510.
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.