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# HSN Code 03053100: Fish Fillets – Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels

- [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 0305: Dried or salted fish products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0305/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked : Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius kg. 30% – spp.,Silurus spp., Clarias spp., lctalurus 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% |
| Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked : Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius kg. 30% – spp.,Silurus spp., Clarias spp., lctalurus 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 3053100 ?

It includes Fish Fillets – Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Fish Fillets – Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels?

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 Fish Fillets – Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels?

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 Fish Fillets – Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels?

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

### How much GST applies to Fish Fillets – Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels?

Under HSN 03053100, Fish Fillets – Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels 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 Fish Fillets – Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels?

Yes. When Fish Fillets – Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels 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.