Of whales, dolphines and porpoises (mammals of the order cetacea), of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order sirenia), of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the sub-order pinnipedia)
HSN code 020840 is
a 6-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification.
It covers: Of whales, dolphines and porpoises (mammals of the order cetacea), of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order sirenia), of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the sub-order pinnipedia).
This code falls under Chapter 02
(Meat & Edible Offal) of the Indian GST tariff.
The applicable GST rate is 0%
(CGST 0% + SGST 0% for intra-state, or IGST 0% for inter-state transactions).
Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying
goods classified under this
HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices.
Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes;
exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HSN code 020840?
HSN 020840 refers to: Of whales, dolphines and porpoises (mammals of the order cetacea), of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order sirenia), of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the sub-order pinnipedia). It belongs to Chapter 02 (Meat & Edible Offal) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 020840?
The GST rate for HSN code 020840 is 0% — CGST 0% + SGST 0% for intra-state, or IGST 0% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 020840 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 020840 belong to?
HSN code 020840 belongs to Chapter 02 of the GST tariff, which covers Meat & Edible Offal.
