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# HSN Code 03032500: Tilapias And Other Fish Types

- [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 0303: Frozen fish](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0303/)

## 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 : Carp ( Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 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) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3032500 ?

It includes Tilapias And Other Fish Types

### How to bill mixed items when Tilapias And Other Fish Types is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Tilapias And Other Fish Types and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Tilapias And Other Fish Types?

Under HSN 03032500, Tilapias And Other Fish Types attracts Varies subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

### Any import/export nuance for Tilapias And Other Fish Types?

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

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Tilapias And Other Fish Types?

Yes. When Tilapias And Other Fish Types 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.

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Tilapias And Other Fish Types?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 03032500 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹28 Cr (−9.75% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹6 Cr (+19.40% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹22 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2746 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0303: 0.56% of its exports; import side 1.20%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0303: #13 of 89 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #4421 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +7,473.33% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0303: 0.56% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03032500

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. 0303 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0303 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 5.59 | 0.0002% | — | 7.70% | −5.59 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 7.87 | 0.0002% | +40.79% | 4.88% | −7.77 | #9172 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 5.23 | 0.0002% | −33.55% | 2.03% | −5.23 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 1.03 | 0.0000% | −80.31% | 0.39% | −0.73 | #8939 |
| FY 2022-23 | 22.72 | 0.0006% | +7,473.33% | 0.42% | 1.95 | 0.0000% | +89.32% | 0.81% | +20.77 | #4533 |
| FY 2023-24 | 31.27 | 0.0009% | +37.63% | 0.58% | 5.00 | 0.0001% | +156.41% | 1.96% | +26.27 | #4181 |
| FY 2024-25 | 28.22 | 0.0008% | −9.75% | 0.56% | 5.97 | 0.0001% | +19.40% | 1.20% | +22.25 | #4421 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 1.10%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03032500 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 03032500

India exported ₹28.22 Crore worth of Tilapias And Other Fish Types in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 03032500 ranked #4421 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03032500 ranks #4421 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0303, it ranks #13 of 89. By trade surplus, it ranks #2746 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03032500 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03032500 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 7,473.33% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹22.25 Crore in HSN Code 03032500 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹28.22 Cr exceeded imports of ₹5.97 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹22.25 Crore — ranking #2746 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.10% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Tilapias And Other Fish Types

India's imports under HSN Code 03032500 have grown at 1.10% CAGR, reaching ₹5.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03032500 contributes 0.56% of Sub-Chapter 0303 exports — ranked #13

Among the 89 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0303, HSN Code 03032500 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 0.56% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.20% share (rank #7).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0303

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 03038930: Ribbon Fish](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03038930/) | ₹1,449 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 03035910: Indian Mackerels (Rastrelliger Spp.)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03035910/) | ₹1,318 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 03038980: Dogfish (Frozen, excl. pre-packaged)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03038980/) | ₹515 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 03038990: Other Fish](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03038990/) | ₹356 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 03034300: Frozen Skipjack/Bonito](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03034300/) | ₹306 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 03038950: Frozen pomfret](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03038950/) | ₹303 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 03034200: Frozen Yellowfin Tuna](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03034200/) | ₹207 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 03032300: Frozen Tilapia](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03032300/) | ₹150 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 03033300: Frozen Sole](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03033300/) | ₹81 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 03032900: Frozen Nile perch & snakeheads](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03032900/) | ₹39 Cr |
| #13 | HSN Code 03032500: Tilapias And Other Fish Types (this hsn code) | ₹28 Cr |