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# HSN Code 03043200: 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 0304: Fresh or dried fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0304/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fresh or chilled fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurs spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, ctenopharynogodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (channa spp.) :Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp.,Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3043200 ?

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.

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

Under HSN 03043200, Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus) attracts Varies subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

### 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.

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus)?

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.

### 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 03043200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+11.11% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5250 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0304: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0304: #17 of 81 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -21.27% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9754 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +200.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0304: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03043200

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. 0304 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0304 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.42 | #8311 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +26.19% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.53 | #8168 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +86.79% | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.37% | +0.57 | #7668 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.52 | 0.0000% | +53.54% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.52 | #7605 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.03% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.35% | −0.96 | #10045 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.09 | #9818 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +11.11% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.10 | #9754 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -21.27%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03043200 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -21.27% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 03043200 have declined at a compound annual rate of -21.27% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.42 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03043200 ranked #9754 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03043200 ranks #9754 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0304, it ranks #17 of 81. By trade surplus, it ranks #5250 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03043200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03043200 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 200.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.10 Crore in HSN Code 03043200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.10 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.10 Crore — ranking #5250 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 03043200 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 0304 exports — ranked #17

Among the 81 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0304, HSN Code 03043200 ranks #17 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 0304

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 03049900: Fish Fillets & Meat (Fresh, Chilled or Frozen)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03049900/) | ₹1,824 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 03048990: Frozen fish fillets (other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03048990/) | ₹180 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 03048700: Frozen tuna & bonito fillets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03048700/) | ₹18 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 03044940: Tuna fillets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03044940/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 03045990: Other, Fresh Or Chilled \| Other\|- Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03045990/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 03044500: Fresh/chilled swordfish fillets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03044500/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 03048400: Frozen swordfish fillets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03048400/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 03045400: Swordfish: Fresh or chilled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03045400/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 03043900: Fresh Tilapia, catfish, carp, eel, Nile perch](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03043900/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 03046100: Frozen tilapia fillets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03046100/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #17 | HSN Code 03043200: Catfish (Pangasius, Silurus) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |