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 :
HSN code 051000 is
a 6-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification.
It covers: 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 :.
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 051000?
HSN 051000 refers to: 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 :. It belongs to Chapter 05 (Animal Products) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 051000?
The GST rate for HSN code 051000 is 0% — CGST 0% + SGST 0% for intra-state, or IGST 0% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 051000 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 051000 belong to?
HSN code 051000 belongs to Chapter 05 of the GST tariff, which covers Animal Products.
