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# HSN Code 03027200: Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus)

- [Section 01: Guide to HSN Section 01](https://busy.in/hsn/section-01/)
- [Chapter 03: Fish, Molluscs and Aquatic Invertebrates](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-03/)
- [Sub-chapter 0302: Fish fillets & meat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0302/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp.,Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding livers and roes : Catfish ( Pangasius spp ., Silurus spp ., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3027200 ?

It includes Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus)

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus)?

e‑Way bill is needed for consignment value above ₹50,000 unless exempted. e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any import/export nuance for Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus)?

Exports are zero‑rated. Imports may draw customs duties; domestic GST follows the schedule for the item’s form/packaging.

### How to bill mixed items when Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus) is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus) and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus)?

Yes. When Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus) is not fresh/chilled and is sold in pre‑packaged & labelled packs, GST is 5%. If it is not pre‑packaged & labelled, it stays Nil.

### How much GST applies to Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus)?

Under HSN 03027200, Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus) attracts Varies subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 03027200 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹26 Cr (−15.58% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹341 Cr (+70.30% YoY) — 0.0056% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹315 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11619 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0302: 5.50% of its exports; import side 44.53%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0302: #5 of 67 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 24.92% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4540 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +195.78% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0302: 5.50% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03027200

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 | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 0302 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0302 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 6.73 | 0.0003% | — | 1.56% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +6.73 | #5482 |
| FY 2019-20 | 9.82 | 0.0004% | +45.91% | 2.34% | 16.00 | 0.0005% | — | 9.34% | −6.18 | #5036 |
| FY 2020-21 | 10.20 | 0.0005% | +3.87% | 3.24% | 79.01 | 0.0027% | +393.81% | 21.57% | −68.81 | #5047 |
| FY 2021-22 | 30.17 | 0.0010% | +195.78% | 8.65% | 107.18 | 0.0023% | +35.65% | 32.46% | −77.01 | #4041 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.64 | 0.0003% | −58.10% | 3.20% | 208.56 | 0.0036% | +94.59% | 43.74% | −195.92 | #5329 |
| FY 2023-24 | 30.29 | 0.0008% | +139.64% | 5.93% | 200.19 | 0.0036% | −4.01% | 38.51% | −169.90 | #4231 |
| FY 2024-25 | 25.57 | 0.0007% | −15.58% | 5.50% | 340.93 | 0.0056% | +70.30% | 44.53% | −315.36 | #4540 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 24.92%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03027200 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 24.92% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 03027200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.92% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.73 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹25.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03027200 ranked #4540 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03027200 ranks #4540 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0302, it ranks #5 of 67. By trade surplus, it ranks #11619 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03027200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03027200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 195.78% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹315.36 Crore in HSN Code 03027200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹340.93 Cr exceeded exports of ₹25.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹315.36 Crore — ranking #11619 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 03027200 contributes 5.50% of Sub-Chapter 0302 exports — ranked #5

Among the 67 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0302, HSN Code 03027200 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 5.50% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 44.53% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0302

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 03028990: Other fish, excluding livers and roes: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03028990/) | ₹151 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 03025900: Other Fish (Excluding Livers and Roes)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03025900/) | ₹114 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 03028930: Pomfret fish](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03028930/) | ₹73 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 03027300: Fresh/Chilled Carp](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03027300/) | ₹38 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 03027200: Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus) (this hsn code) | ₹26 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 03021900: Salmonidae, excluding livers and roes: Others](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03021900/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 03024900: Heat Exchange Units\| Shell And Tube Type](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03024900/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 03024400: Fresh/Chilled Mackerel (Scomber spp.)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03024400/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 03024200: Fresh/Chilled Anchovies (Engraulis spp.)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03024200/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 03023900: Tunas – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03023900/) | ₹7 Cr |