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# HSN Code 03043900: Fresh Tilapia, catfish, carp, eel, Nile perch

- [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.) : Other | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3043900 ?

It includes Fresh Tilapia, catfish, carp, eel, Nile perch

### Do I need an e‑way bill when moving Fresh Tilapia, catfish, carp, eel, Nile perch?

e‑Way bill may be required if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, subject to notified exemptions. Check your state’s list for agri/animal goods.

### Does e‑invoicing apply for Fresh Tilapia, catfish, carp, eel, Nile perch?

e‑Invoicing depends on turnover, not the item rate. If AATO exceeds the notified threshold (presently ₹5 crore), B2B invoices must be reported to IRP unless you are a notified exempt person.

### Can I claim ITC on expenses linked to Fresh Tilapia, catfish, carp, eel, Nile perch?

No. ITC attributable to exempt/Nil supplies is not available. If you also make taxable supplies, apportion and reverse credit under Rule 42.

### How should I show Fresh Tilapia, catfish, carp, eel, Nile perch on the invoice?

Use the correct HSN and mention the form (fresh/chilled vs frozen/dried) and whether it’s pre‑packaged & labelled.

### Any typical mistake to avoid with Fresh Tilapia, catfish, carp, eel, Nile perch?

Don’t charge GST on exempt fresh/chilled items. Only non‑fresh/chilled, pre‑packaged & labelled packs draw 5%.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 03043900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−30.95% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4092 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0304: 0.13% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0304: #9 of 81 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 2.27% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7307 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +918.75% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0304: 0.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03043900

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 | 2.36 | 0.0001% | — | 0.13% | 23.10 | 0.0006% | — | 12.13% | −20.74 | #6770 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.14 | 0.0001% | −51.69% | 0.07% | 70.75 | 0.0021% | +206.28% | 30.51% | −69.61 | #7475 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −69.30% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.35 | #8484 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −8.57% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.32 | #8897 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.26 | 0.0001% | +918.75% | 0.14% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.26 | #6914 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.91 | 0.0001% | +19.94% | 0.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +3.89 | #6867 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.70 | 0.0001% | −30.95% | 0.13% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +2.70 | #7307 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 2.27%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03043900 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 2.27% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 03043900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.27% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.36 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.70 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03043900 ranked #7307 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03043900 ranks #7307 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0304, it ranks #9 of 81. By trade surplus, it ranks #4092 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03043900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03043900 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 918.75% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.70 Crore in HSN Code 03043900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.70 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.70 Crore — ranking #4092 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 03043900 contributes 0.13% of Sub-Chapter 0304 exports — ranked #9

Among the 81 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0304, HSN Code 03043900 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.13% 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 (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 03046100: Frozen tilapia fillets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03046100/) | ₹1 Cr |