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# HSN Code 03027900: Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads

- [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 :- Other | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3027900 ?

It includes Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads?

Yes. When Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads 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.

### Any import/export nuance for Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads?

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

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads?

If your outward supply is taxable (e.g., 5% or 12%), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads?

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.

### How to bill mixed items when Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads?

Under HSN 03027900, Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads 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 03027900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (−57.21% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹64 Cr (+53.94% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹58 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10352 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0302: 1.21% of its exports; import side 8.29%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0302: #11 of 67 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 77.56% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6464 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,020.00% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0302: 1.21% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03027900

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | 8.80 | 0.0002% | — | 8.01% | −8.62 | #8880 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −16.67% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.84% | 0.37% | −0.48 | #8979 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.68 | 0.0001% | +1,020.00% | 0.53% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.68 | #7178 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −74.40% | 0.12% | 3.83 | 0.0001% | — | 1.16% | −3.40 | #8679 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.73 | 0.0001% | +534.88% | 0.69% | 46.00 | 0.0008% | +1,101.04% | 9.65% | −43.27 | #7097 |
| FY 2023-24 | 13.18 | 0.0004% | +382.78% | 2.58% | 41.25 | 0.0007% | −10.33% | 7.93% | −28.07 | #5350 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.64 | 0.0002% | −57.21% | 1.21% | 63.50 | 0.0010% | +53.94% | 8.29% | −57.86 | #6464 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 77.56%/yr, imports 39.01%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03027900 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 77.56% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 03027900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 77.56% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.64 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03027900 ranked #6464 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03027900 ranks #6464 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0302, it ranks #11 of 67. By trade surplus, it ranks #10352 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03027900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03027900 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 1,020.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹57.86 Crore in HSN Code 03027900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹63.50 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.64 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹57.86 Crore — ranking #10352 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 39.01% CAGR signals rising demand for Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads

India's imports under HSN Code 03027900 have grown at 39.01% CAGR, reaching ₹63.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03027900 contributes 1.21% of Sub-Chapter 0302 exports — ranked #11

Among the 67 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0302, HSN Code 03027900 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 1.21% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.29% share (rank #4).

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03027200/) | ₹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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 03027900: Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads (this hsn code) | ₹6 Cr |