HSN CODE - 05079070 : Claws and waste of tortoise shell

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 05079070 are used for the Claws and waste of 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 05079070

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 (70) are for final or deeper classification which is Claws and waste of tortoise shell

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