What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 23099010?

HSN code 23099010 (Animal Feed) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 23099010?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 23099010 is 15%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 23099010 cover?

HSN code 23099010 covers Animal Feed. It sits under Chapter 23 – Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder, in Section IV – PREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 23099010?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 23099010 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for animal / cattle feed?

Dog or cat food for retail sale is classified under 23091000, and compounded animal feed under 23099010, within heading 2309.

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Animal Feed HSN Code 2309

Q: What is the HSN code for Animal Feed?

The HSN code for Animal Feed is 23099010, classified under Chapter 23 – Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

5% IGSTSchedule I

Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding are classified under HSN heading 2309. Pet food and compounded animal feed each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

2309

Primary code

23099010

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

15%

Animal Feed HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 2309 (preparations of a kind used in animal feeding). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
23091000	- Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale	5%	20%
23099010	- Compounded animal feed	5%	15%

FTA preferential rates: 4 partner agreement(s) listed for 23099010; best preferential rate 0% via Nepal; 3 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for animal feed?

The HSN code for animal feed is 2309 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for animal feed the most common is 23099010, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How animal feed is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for animal feed narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 232-digitResidues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder
23094-digit headingPREPARATIONS OF A KIND USED IN ANIMAL FEEDING
2309906-digit subheading- Other :
230990108-digit tariff item- Compounded animal feed

Section IV — PREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES

GST on animal feed

Animal Feed (HSN 2309) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 23099010 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported animal feed

When animal feed (HSN 23099010) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 15%, AIDC 15%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 5% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹24.9238. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 23099010 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for animal feed is 2309 at the heading level, with 23099010 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.