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# HSN Code 03049100: Frozen Swordfish

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other, frozen : Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Other, frozen : Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3049100 ?

It includes Frozen Swordfish

### How to bill mixed items when Frozen Swordfish is sold with exempt goods?

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

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Frozen Swordfish?

Yes. When Frozen Swordfish 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 Frozen Swordfish?

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.

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Frozen Swordfish?

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 Swordfish?

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 03049100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4519 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0304: 0.05% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0304: #11 of 81 by export value

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #8250 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −20.97% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0304: 0.05% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03049100

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.62 | #8422 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.97% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.49 | #8693 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.00 | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.00 | #8250 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03049100 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 03049100

India exported ₹1.00 Crore worth of Frozen Swordfish in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 03049100 ranked #8250 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03049100 ranks #8250 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0304, it ranks #11 of 81. By trade surplus, it ranks #4519 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03049100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03049100 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports declined by 20.97% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.00 Crore in HSN Code 03049100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.00 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.00 Crore — ranking #4519 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 03049100 contributes 0.05% of Sub-Chapter 0304 exports — ranked #11

Among the 81 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0304, HSN Code 03049100 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.05% 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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 03049100: Frozen Swordfish (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |