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# HSN Code 03055930: Dried sprats (unpackaged)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dried fish, other than edible fish offal, whether or not salted but not smoked : Other : Sprats [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Dried fish, other than edible fish offal, whether or not salted but not smoked : Other : Sprats | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3055930 ?

It includes Dried sprats (unpackaged)

### Any import/export nuance for Dried sprats (unpackaged)?

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

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Dried sprats (unpackaged)?

Yes. When Dried sprats (unpackaged) 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 to bill mixed items when Dried sprats (unpackaged) is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Dried sprats (unpackaged) and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Dried sprats (unpackaged)?

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.

### How much GST applies to Dried sprats (unpackaged)?

Under HSN 03055930, Dried sprats (unpackaged) attracts Varies subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 03055930 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+55.56% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4856 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0305: 0.12% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0305: #8 of 30 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.13% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8946 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +684.21% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0305: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03055930

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. 0305 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0305 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.19 | #8849 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.49 | 0.0001% | +684.21% | 0.32% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.49 | #7228 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −91.28% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.13 | #9098 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +207.69% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.20% | +0.38 | #8724 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.11% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.40 | #8854 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −32.50% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.27 | #9259 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +55.56% | 0.12% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.42 | #8946 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.13%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03055930 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.13% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 03055930 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.13% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03055930 ranked #8946 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03055930 ranks #8946 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0305, it ranks #8 of 30. By trade surplus, it ranks #4856 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03055930 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03055930 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 684.21% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.42 Crore in HSN Code 03055930 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.42 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.42 Crore — ranking #4856 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 03055930 contributes 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 0305 exports — ranked #8

Among the 30 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0305, HSN Code 03055930 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.12% 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 0305

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 03057200: Fish Heads, Tails & Maws](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03057200/) | ₹173 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 03055990: Dried fish (other, unpackaged)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03055990/) | ₹165 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 03055910: Dried Mumbai duck (unsalted, unpackaged)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03055910/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 03056990: Other Salted Fish](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03056990/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 03054900: Other Smoked Fish](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03054900/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 03057100: Shark Fins and Other Edible Fish Offal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03057100/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | [HSN Code 03053900: Fish Fillets – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03053900/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | HSN Code 03055930: Dried sprats (unpackaged) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 03056300: Salted Anchovies (Excluding Fresh or Chilled)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03056300/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 03055100: Dried cod (unsalted, unpackaged)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03055100/) | < ₹1 Crore |