HSN code 05080050
Tariff item in chapter 05 — Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
Shells
Classification
| Code type | HSN — Harmonized System of Nomenclature |
|---|---|
| Level | Tariff item (8 digits) |
| Section | Section I — Live animals and animal products |
| Chapter 05 | Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included |
| Heading 0508 | 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 |
| Sub-heading 050800 | 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 |
| Tariff item 05080050 | Shells |
Other codes under 050800
Using HSN 05080050 in GST
On GST invoices, a business with annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least the first 4 digits (0508) on B2B invoices, and a business above ₹5 crore must show 6 digits (050800) on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.
The GST rate depends on the exact goods or service and any conditions in the rate notification, so it is not listed here. Check the official CBIC GST rate finder, then work out the tax with the GST calculator or make a bill with the GST invoice generator.
Frequently asked questions
What is HSN code 05080050?
HSN code 05080050 is the tariff item for: Shells.
What is the GST rate for HSN 05080050?
GST rates are set by CBIC rate notifications and can depend on conditions, so check the CBIC GST rate finder for HSN 05080050 before invoicing.
How many digits of HSN 05080050 should I write on my invoice?
Up to ₹5 crore turnover: at least 4 digits (0508) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore: 6 digits (050800) on all invoices.