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
HSN code 0508 is
a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification.
It covers: 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.
This code falls under Chapter 05
(Animal Products) 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 0508?
HSN 0508 refers to: 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. It belongs to Chapter 05 (Animal Products) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 0508?
The GST rate for HSN code 0508 is 0% — CGST 0% + SGST 0% for intra-state, or IGST 0% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 0508 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 0508 belong to?
HSN code 0508 belongs to Chapter 05 of the GST tariff, which covers Animal Products.
