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.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
More codes in Animals; live
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