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# HSN Code 03038920: Dara Fish

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other fish, excluding livers and roes : Other : Dara [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Other fish, excluding livers and roes : Other : Dara | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3038920 ?

It includes Dara Fish

### How much GST applies to Dara Fish?

Under HSN 03038920, Dara Fish attracts Varies subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Dara Fish?

Yes. When Dara Fish 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 Dara Fish?

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.

### How to bill mixed items when Dara Fish is sold with exempt goods?

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

### Any import/export nuance for Dara Fish?

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

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Dara Fish?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 03038920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5519 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0303: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0303: #35 of 89 by export value

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #10305 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0303: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03038920

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% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.02 | #10305 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03038920 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 03038920

India exported ₹0.02 Crore worth of Dara Fish in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 03038920 ranked #10305 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03038920 ranks #10305 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0303, it ranks #35 of 89. By trade surplus, it ranks #5519 of 12657.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore in HSN Code 03038920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.02 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore — ranking #5519 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 03038920 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 0303 exports — ranked #35

Among the 89 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0303, HSN Code 03038920 ranks #35 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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 |
| #35 | HSN Code 03038920: Dara Fish (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |