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

HSN Code 03027900 represents Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 03027900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 03027900

HSN Code 03027900 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

Chapter

03 - Fish and crustaceans,molluscs and other acquatic invertibrates

Sub Chapter

0302 - Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 03027900 not include?

Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, Snakeheads does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 03021100

Salmonidae, excluding livers and roes : Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarkii, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)

HSN Code 03021300

Salmonidae, excluding livers and roes: Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus)

HSN Code 03021400

Salmonidae, excluding livers and roes: Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho)

HSN Code 03022100

Flat fish (Pleutronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding livers and roes : Halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis)

HSN Code 03022200

Flat fish (Pleutronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding livers and roes: Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa)

HSN Code 03022300

Flat fish (Pleutronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding livers and roes : Sole (Solea spp.)

HSN Code 03022400

Flat fish (Pleutronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding livers and roes: Turbots (Psetta maxima)

HSN Code 03022900

Flat fish (Pleutronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding livers and roes: Others

HSN Code 03023100

Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito [Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) F69pelamis], excluding livers and roes: Albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga)

HSN Code 03023200

Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito [Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis], excluding livers and roes: Yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares)

HSN Code 03023300

Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito [Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) F69pelamis], excluding livers and roes: Skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito

HSN Code 03023400

Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito [Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis], excluding livers and roes: Bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus)

HSN Code 03023500

Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito [Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis], excluding livers and roes: Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis)

HSN Code 03023600

Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito [Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis], excluding livers and roes: Southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii)

HSN Code 03023900

Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito [Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis], excluding livers and roes: Other.

HSN Code 03024000

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304herrings (clupea harengus, clupea pallasii) excluding livers and roes

HSN Code 03024100

Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding livers and roes : — Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)

HSN Code 03024200

Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding livers and roes : Anchovies (Engraulis spp.)

HSN Code 03024300

Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding livers and roes : Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus)

HSN Code 03024400

Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding livers and roes : Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber Japonicus)

HSN Code 03024500

Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding livers and roes : Jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.)

HSN Code 03024600

Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding livers and roes : Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)

HSN Code 03024700

Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding livers and roes : Swordfish ( Xiphias gladius)

HSN Code 03024900

Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding livers and roes : Other.

HSN Code 03025000

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304cod (gadus morhua, gadus ogac, gadus macrocephalus), excluding livers and roes

HSN Code 03025100

Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding livers and roes : Cod ( Gadus morhua , Gadus ogac , Gadus macrocephalus)

HSN Code 03025200

Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding livers and roes :Haddock ( Melanogrammus aeglefinus )

HSN Code 03025300

Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding livers and roes :Coalfish ( Pollachius virens )

HSN Code 03025400

Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding livers and roes :Hake ( Merluccius spp ., Urophycis spp .)

HSN Code 03025500

Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding livers and roes :Alaska Pollack ( Theragra chalcogramma )

HSN Code 03025600

Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding livers and roes :Blue whitings ( Micromesistius poutassou , Micromesistius australis )

HSN Code 03025900

Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding livers and roes : Other

HSN Code 03026100

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 other fish, excluding livers and roes : sardines (sardina pilchardus, sardinops spp.), sardinella (sardinella spp.) brisling or sprats(sprattus sprattus)

HSN Code 03026200

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 other fish, excluding livers and roes haddock (melanogrammus aeglefinus)

HSN Code 03026300

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 other fish, excluding livers and roes coalfish (pollachius virens)

HSN Code 03026400

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 other fish, excluding livers and roes mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus)

HSN Code 03026500

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 other fish, excluding livers and roes dogfish and other sharks

HSN Code 03026600

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304- other fish, excluding livers and roes:- eels (anguilla spp.)

HSN Code 03026700

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304- other fish, excluding livers and roes:- swordfish (xiphias gladius)

HSN Code 03026800

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304- other fish, excluding livers and roes:- toothfish (dissostichus spp.)

HSN Code 03026910

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 other fish, excluding livers and roes other : hilsa

HSN Code 03026920

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 other fish, excluding livers and roes other dara

HSN Code 03026930

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 other fish, excluding livers and roes other pomfret

HSN Code 03026990

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 other fish, excluding livers and roes other other

HSN Code 03027000

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fishfillets and other fish meat of heading 0304livers and roes

HSN Code 03027100

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 : Tilapias ( Oreochromis spp .)

HSN Code 03027200

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.)

HSN Code 03027300

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 :Carp ( Cyprinus carpio , Carassius carassius , Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp.,Mylopharyngodon piceus )

HSN Code 03027400

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 :Eels ( Anguilla spp .)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 03027900 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹6 Cr

−57.21% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹64 Cr

+53.94% vs FY 2023-24

0.0010% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹58 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10352 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 0302

FY 2024-25

1.21%

Share of Sub-Chapter 0302’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 8.29% of Sub-Chapter 0302’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0302

FY 2024-25

#11 of 67

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 0302

Import-side rank: #4 of 67

At a glance

77.56%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#6464

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+1,020.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

1.21%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0302

Share of Sub-Chapter 0302 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8880

Balance

−8.62

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 0302

Imports

8.80 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

8.01% of Sub-Ch. 0302

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8979

Balance

−0.48

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−16.67% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 0302

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−92.84% YoY

0.37% of Sub-Ch. 0302

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7178

Balance

+1.68

Exports

1.68 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+1,020.00% YoY

0.53% of Sub-Ch. 0302

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0302

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8679

Balance

−3.40

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−74.40% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 0302

Imports

3.83 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

1.16% of Sub-Ch. 0302

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7097

Balance

−43.27

Exports

2.73 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+534.88% YoY

0.69% of Sub-Ch. 0302

Imports

46.00 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+1,101.04% YoY

9.65% of Sub-Ch. 0302

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5350

Balance

−28.07

Exports

13.18 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+382.78% YoY

2.58% of Sub-Ch. 0302

Imports

41.25 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−10.33% YoY

7.93% of Sub-Ch. 0302

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6464

Balance

−57.86

Exports

5.64 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−57.21% YoY

1.21% of Sub-Ch. 0302

Imports

63.50 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+53.94% YoY

8.29% of Sub-Ch. 0302

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

77.56% /yr

Imports

39.01% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 0302 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹465.17 Cr

Import

₹765.55 Cr

Trade Balance

−300.38

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 03027900 and GST compliance.

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.

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