--- title: "HSN Code for Fish, Molluscs and Aquatic Invertebrates | HSN Chapter 03 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Fish, Molluscs and Aquatic Invertebrates (Chapter 03) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-03/" --- # HSN Chapter 03: Fish, Molluscs and Aquatic Invertebrates Fish and crustaceans,molluscs and other acquatic invertibrates Part of [Section 01: Guide to HSN Section 01](https://busy.in/hsn/section-01/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 0301 | [Live fish](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0301/) | 0% | | 0302 | [Fish fillets & meat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0302/) | 0% | | 0303 | [Frozen fish](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0303/) | 5% | | 0304 | [Fresh or dried fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0304/) | 5% | | 0305 | [Dried or salted fish products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0305/) | 5% | | 0306 | [Live, fresh & chilled crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0306/) | 5% | | 0307 | [Molluscs, fresh, frozen, dried, salted](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0307/) | 5% | | 0308 | [Aquatic invertebrates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0308/) | 5% | | 0309 | [Fish & crustacean meals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0309/) | 5% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 03 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹53,247 Cr (+5.00% YoY) — 1.4378% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,987 Cr (+32.86% YoY) — 0.0326% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹51,259 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #6 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 3.30% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #18 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +32.54% in FY 2021-22 - Export growth (7Y): 1.2x (₹43,832.19 Cr to ₹53,246.58 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 03 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 43,832.19 | 1.9002% | — | 745.12 | 0.0207% | — | +43,087.07 | #15 | | FY 2019-20 | 43,626.95 | 1.9666% | −0.47% | 916.31 | 0.0273% | +22.97% | +42,710.64 | #14 | | FY 2020-21 | 38,795.64 | 1.7975% | −11.07% | 1,120.06 | 0.0384% | +22.24% | +37,675.58 | #17 | | FY 2021-22 | 51,420.68 | 1.6342% | +32.54% | 1,256.73 | 0.0275% | +12.20% | +50,163.95 | #17 | | FY 2022-23 | 54,786.58 | 1.5131% | +6.55% | 1,528.99 | 0.0266% | +21.66% | +53,257.59 | #16 | | FY 2023-24 | 50,710.42 | 1.4015% | −7.44% | 1,495.80 | 0.0266% | −2.17% | +49,214.62 | #17 | | FY 2024-25 | 53,246.58 | 1.4378% | +5.00% | 1,987.32 | 0.0326% | +32.86% | +51,259.26 | #18 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 3.30%/yr, imports 17.76%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 03 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 3.30% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 03 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.30% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹43,832.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹53,246.58 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 03 ranked #18 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 03 ranks #18 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #6 of 97. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 03 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 03 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 32.54% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹51,259.26 Crore in HSN Chapter 03 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹53,246.58 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,987.32 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹51,259.26 Crore — ranking #6 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 17.76% CAGR signals rising demand for Fish, Molluscs and Aquatic Invertebrates India's imports under HSN Chapter 03 have grown at 17.76% CAGR, reaching ₹1,987.32 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 01 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Chapter 03: Fish, Molluscs and Aquatic Invertebrates (this hsn chapter) | ₹53,247 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Chapter 02: Meat and Edible Offal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-02/) | ₹35,226 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey and Animal-Origin Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-04/) | ₹7,242 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Chapter 05: Other Products of Animal Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-05/) | ₹2,455 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Chapter 01: Live Animal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-01/) | ₹167 Cr | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 01 | [Live Animal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-01/) | | 02 | [Meat and Edible Offal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-02/) | | 04 | [Dairy, Eggs, Honey and Animal-Origin Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-04/) | | 05 | [Other Products of Animal Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-05/) |