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HS 01.04 Heading · Live Animals & Animal Products

Sheep and goats; live

HS heading 01.04 covers Sheep and goats; live. Within Chapter 01 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings spanning sheep to goats, each carrying its own customs duty line.

India exports 2024
$18.4M
Share of Chapter 01
94.1%
Rank in its chapter
#1 of 4

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 01.04 covers Sheep and goats; live. At the six-digit line it separates sheep and goats — each a distinct duty line shown below. Trade in live animals is regional and tightly regulated under sanitary rules, so this code matters mainly for correct classification and health certification. India exported $18.4M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 94.1% of all Chapter 01 exports, ranking #1 of 4 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

01.04 is the four-digit HS heading for sheep and goats. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many live animals & animal products lines — check our import guides for your market.

Subheadings under HS 01.04

The Harmonised System breaks Sheep and goats; live into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.

Top destinations for Chapter 01 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 United Arab Emirates $18.4M
#2 Bhutan $579K
#3 Nepal $382K
#4 Uganda $78K
#5 Senegal $36K

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

More codes in Animals; live

Jump to the other headings classified under 01 — hover a code for its description.

Working out import duty for HS 01.04 into your market? See full duty context and India-vs-rivals comparisons in our India comparison guides and export resource hub.

Indian exporters in this category

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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