HSN 01063100
Birds of prey
8-digit tariff item under 0106 · Chapter 1 (Live Animals) · Section I
GST on HSN 01063100
| Rate | Description |
|---|---|
| Exempted | Other live animals such as Mammals, Birds, InsectsNotification No. 10/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 17-09-2025 · effective 22 Sep 2025 |
Rate inherited from heading 0106.
Importing Products under HSN 01063100
| Basic Customs Duty | 30% |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| Preferential rate | - |
| ITC-HS import policy | Restricted - Subject to Policy Condition 6 of this Chapter. |
| Unit of quantity | u |
Exporting Products under HSN 01063100
| ITC-HS export policy | Prohibited |
| Duty drawback (AIR 2023) | Nil, matched at 0106 |
| Export duty (Second Schedule) | None |
HSN 01063100 Classification
| Section I | Live Animals; Animal Products |
| Chapter 01 | Live Animals |
| 0106 | OTHER LIVE ANIMALS |
| 01063100 | Birds of prey |
Similar HSN Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 01061100 | Primates |
| 01061200 | Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the sub-order Pinnipedia) |
| 01061300 | Camels and other camelids ( Camelidae) |
| 01061400 | Rabbits and hares |
| 01061900 | Other |
| 01062000 | Reptiles (including snakes and turtles) |
| 01063200 | Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets,macaws and cockatoos) |
| 01063300 | Ostriches; emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for Other live animals - Birds of prey?
The 8-digit HSN code is 01063100 - Other live animals - Birds of prey, under heading 0106 of Chapter 1 (Live Animals).
What is the GST rate on HSN 01063100?
GST Exempt (Other live animals such as Mammals, Birds, Insects) - per Notification No. 10/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 17-09-2025.
What is the customs duty on HSN 01063100?
Basic Customs Duty is 30% plus 10% Social Welfare Surcharge.
Is import under HSN 01063100 allowed?
The ITC-HS import policy for this code is Restricted - Subject to Policy Condition 6 of this Chapter.
What is the total import cost for HSN 01063100?
On an assessable (CIF) value of ₹100,000, the indicative duties are: Basic Customs Duty 30% = ₹30,000; Social Welfare Surcharge 10% of BCD = ₹3,000; IGST 0% on ₹133,000. Total duty payable is about ₹33,000, landing the consignment at ₹133,000. This is indicative only - it excludes anti-dumping, safeguard and cess levies, and any exemption notification you are eligible for.
Can Other live animals - Birds of prey be exported from India?
The ITC-HS export policy for HSN 01063100 is Prohibited under Schedule 2 of the ITC-HS.
Is duty drawback available on Other live animals - Birds of prey?
Yes - the All Industry Rate schedule (2023) notifies a rate of Nil, matched at 0106. No cap is notified. Drawback is claimed on export against the shipping bill.
CHAPTER 1
LIVE ANIMALS
NOTE:
This Chapter covers all live animals except:
(a) Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, of heading 0301, 0306, 0307 or 0308;
(b) Cultures of micro-organisms and other products of heading 3002; and
(c) Animals of heading 9508.
POLICY CONDITIONS:
(1) An application for grant of a licence for import of Animals, Birds and Reptiles (including their parts and products) may be made in the ANF 2M of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP 2023 to the Director General of Foreign Trade along with the recommendation of the Chief Wild Life Warden of the State concerned.
(2) (a) An application for grant of a licence for import of Stallions and Broodmares may be made in the ANF 2M of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP 2023 to the Director General of Foreign Trade along with the recommendation of Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services of the State Government concerned or the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
(b) The import of stallions and broodmares against licences shall be subject to the following conditions:
(i) Import of such animals shall be subject to the health regulations in force;
(ii) Applications shall be considered only from stud farms which have been in existence for at least three years and registered with the Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Government of India. However, this period of three years may be relaxed on merits;
(iii) A health certificate as per the India’s requirements issued either by the official veterinarian or by a veterinary doctor authorized to issue an export certificate by the Government of the country of origin shall be furnished at the time of custom clearance.
(iv) Importer shall furnish information on the age, sex and breed of horses as well as the purpose of import with supporting documents at the time of filing application to the DGFT.
(3) An application for grant of a licence for import of horses for polo may be made in the ANF 2M of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP 2023 to the Director General of Foreign Trade.
(4) An application for grant of a licence for Livestock (excluding equine), Pureline stocks, birds’ eggs, frozen semen/ embryo, and Commercial chicks may be made in the ANF 2M of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP 2023 to the Director General of Foreign Trade along with the recommendation of the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Government of India.
(5) Import of Live animals other than wild animals as defined under Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 (as amended from time to time) is permitted against a licence to Zoos and Zoological parks, circus companies, private individuals, on the recommendation of the Chief Wild Life Warden of a State Government subject to the provisions of the Convention on Inter-national Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For recognized scientific/research institutions, in addition to the above requirement, recommendation of Committee for the purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (as amended by Central Act 26 of 1982) shall also be required for issuance of Import licence.
(6) Import of Wild Animals (including their parts and products) as defined in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (as amended from time to time) is prohibited and those species which are listed in CITES are subject to the provisions of CITES.
(7) Import of dogs is allowed only for the following specific purposes:-
i. Pet dog with valid pet book and relevant records/documents in the name of importer.
ii. Dogs imported by the R&D Organisations for conducting research with the recommendation of CPCSEA.
iii. For the internal security by the Defence and Police Force.
(8) Import of commercial dogs for breeding or any other commercial activities other than the purposes mentioned above is not permitted.
Sources
- Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 17-09-2025 verify PDF
- Notification No. 10/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) (goods exemption) dated 17-09-2025
- ITC(HS) Schedule 1 - General Notes to Import Policy (DGFT) verify PDF
- Foreign Trade Policy 2023, Chapter 2 (Para 2.01: imports/exports free unless regulated) dated 01-04-2023 verify PDF
- ITC(HS) Schedule 2 - Export Policy (DGFT)
- Customs Tariff Act, 1975 - First Schedule (import tariff)
- Notification No. 77/2023-Customs (N.T.) - All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback dated 20-10-2023 verify