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# HSN Code 03048300: Frozen flat fish fillets

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Frozen fillets of other fish : Flat fish ( Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Frozen fillets of other fish : Flat fish ( Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3048300 ?

It includes Frozen flat fish fillets

### How to bill mixed items when Frozen flat fish fillets is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Frozen flat fish fillets and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Frozen flat fish fillets?

Under HSN 03048300, Frozen flat fish fillets 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 Frozen flat fish fillets?

Yes. When Frozen flat fish fillets 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.

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Frozen flat fish fillets?

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.

### Any import/export nuance for Frozen flat fish fillets?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 03048300 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−81.25% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7219 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0304: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.01%

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03048300

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 | 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% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.02 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.02% | −0.06 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +166.67% | 0.08% | −0.16 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −81.25% | 0.01% | −0.03 | — |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03048300 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 03048300

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Frozen flat fish fillets in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.03 Crore in HSN Code 03048300 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.03 Crore — ranking #7219 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

## 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 |
| — | HSN Code 03048300: Frozen flat fish fillets (this hsn code) | Nil |