Q3HSN Code 0511
Animal products not elsewhere specified or included
Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption
GST rate
| Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of Chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption, other than semen including frozen semen. | 5% |
| Semen including frozen semen | Nil |
Codes under 0511
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0511 10 | Bovine semen | Varies |
| 0511 91 | Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead animals of chapter 3: | Varies |
| 0511 91 10 | Fish nails | Varies |
| 0511 91 20 | Fish tails | Varies |
| 0511 91 30 | Other fish waste — products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead animals of chapter 3 | Varies |
| 0511 91 40 | Artemia cyst | Varies |
| 0511 99 | Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption › Other | Varies |
| 0511 99 10 | Silkworm pupae | Varies |
| 0511 99 11 | Animal products not elsewhere specified - or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, - unfit for human consumption - other: other: - silkworm pupae: - artemia | Varies |
| 0511 99 19 | Animal products not elsewhere specified - or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, - unfit for human consumption - other: other: - silkworm pupae: - other | Varies |
| 0511 99 21 | Wild life — animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption | Varies |
| 0511 99 91 | Frozen semen, other than bovine, bovine embryo | Varies |
| 0511 99 92 | Wild life — animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption | Varies |
← Chapter 05: Animal hair, bristles, guts, bones and horns
Related HSN codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for animal products not elsewhere specified or included?
The HSN code for animal products not elsewhere specified or included is 0511, under Chapter 05 (Animal hair, bristles, guts, bones and horns).
What is the GST rate on animal products not elsewhere specified or included?
It depends on the specific item: animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption, other than semen including frozen semen. is 5%; semen including frozen semen is Nil.
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 Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.