HSN Codes · Chapter 05: Products of Animal Origin

HSN Code 051191

Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead animals of chapter 3

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 051191

The first two digits (05) place this code in chapter 05 — Products of Animal Origin. Heading 0511 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Animal-origin products not covered elsewhere — bones, horns, bristles, and similar materials used industrially.

Parent heading

0511 — Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption

More specific codes under 051191

  • 05119110 — Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead animals of chapter 3 — fish nails
  • 05119120 — Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead animals of chapter 3 — fish tails
  • 05119130 — Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead animals of chapter 3 — other fish waste
  • 05119140 — Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead animals of chapter 3 — artemia cyst
  • 05119190 — Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead animals of chapter 3 — other

Related codes in heading 0511

  • 051110 — Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption — bovine semen
  • 051199 — Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 051191 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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