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# HSN Code 03049300: Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead

- [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 : Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp ., Silurus spp Clarias spp ., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch ( Lates niloticus ) and snakeheads ( Channa spp. ) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Other, frozen : Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp ., Silurus spp Clarias spp ., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch ( Lates niloticus ) and snakeheads ( Channa spp. ) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3049300 ?

It includes Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead?

Yes. When Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead 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.

### How much GST applies to Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead?

Under HSN 03049300, Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead attracts Varies subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead?

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.

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead?

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.

### Any import/export nuance for Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead?

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 03049300 (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: ₹2 Cr (−69.66% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8132 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0304: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.72%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0304: #20 of 81 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -31.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10112 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +2,300.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0304: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03049300

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% | 6.65 | 0.0002% | — | 3.49% | −6.27 | #8380 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 3.42 | 0.0001% | −48.57% | 1.47% | −3.42 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.51% | 0.83% | −0.93 | #9985 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,300.00% | 0.01% | 1.76 | 0.0000% | +87.23% | 0.87% | −1.52 | #9083 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +95.83% | 0.02% | 7.67 | 0.0001% | +335.80% | 2.69% | −7.20 | #8724 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 5.90 | 0.0001% | −23.08% | 2.79% | −5.90 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.79 | 0.0000% | −69.66% | 0.72% | −1.75 | #10112 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -31.29%/yr, imports -19.65%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03049300 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -31.29% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 03049300 have declined at a compound annual rate of -31.29% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.38 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03049300 ranked #10112 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03049300 ranks #10112 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0304, it ranks #20 of 81. By trade surplus, it ranks #8132 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03049300 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03049300 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 2,300.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.75 Crore in HSN Code 03049300 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.79 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.04 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.75 Crore — ranking #8132 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -19.65% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead

India's imports under HSN Code 03049300 have grown at -19.65% CAGR, reaching ₹1.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03049300 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 0304 exports — ranked #20

Among the 81 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0304, HSN Code 03049300 ranks #20 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.72% share (rank #5).

## 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 |
| #20 | HSN Code 03049300: Frozen Tilapia/Catfish/Carp/Eel/Perch/Snakehead (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |