HSN CODE - 05079060 : Tortoise-shell

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 05079060 are used for the Tortoise-shell products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 05079060

First two digits (05) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 05 - Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included.

Next two digits (07) represent the heading number which is IVORY, TORTOISE-SHELL, WHALEBONE AND WHALE-BONE HAIR, HORNS, ANTLERS, HOOVES, NAILS, CLAWS AND BEAKS, UNWORKED OR SIMPLY PREPARED BUT NOT CUT TO SHAPE; POWDER AND WASTE OF THESE PRODUCTS

Next two digits (90) represent the product code which is Other

Last two digits (60) are for final or deeper classification which is Tortoise-shell

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.