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Chicken / Poultry Meat HSN Code 0207

5% IGSTSchedule I

Meat and edible offal of poultry (chicken) is classified under HSN heading 0207. Fresh/chilled and frozen whole birds each have their own tariff item.

Heading
0207
Primary code
02071100
GST / IGST
5%
Customs duty (BCD)
30%

Chicken / Poultry Meat HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 0207 (meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading 0105, fresh, chilled or frozen). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
02071100Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled5%30%
02071200Not cut in pieces, frozen5%30%

FTA preferential rates: 4 partner agreement(s) listed for 02071100; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for chicken / poultry meat?

The HSN code for chicken / poultry meat is 0207 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for chicken / poultry meat the most common is 02071100, 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 chicken / poultry meat is classified under HSN

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

  1. Chapter 22-digitMeat and edible meat offal
  2. 02074-digit headingMEAT AND EDIBLE OFFAL, OF THE POULTRY OF HEADING 0105, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN
  3. 0207116-digit subheadingMEAT AND EDIBLE OFFAL, OF THE POULTRY OF HEADING 0105, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN
  4. 020711008-digit tariff itemNot cut in pieces, fresh or chilled

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GST on chicken / poultry meat

Chicken / Poultry Meat (HSN 0207) 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 02071100 — 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 chicken / poultry meat

When chicken / poultry meat (HSN 02071100) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 30%, AIDC 30%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 5% on the assessable value plus duties, and Compensation Cess 0.05%.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: 50.1165. 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 02071100

Conclusion

The HSN code for chicken / poultry meat is 0207 at the heading level, with 02071100 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.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: