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# HSN Code 03056100: Salted Herrings

- [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, salted but not dried or smoked and fish in brine, other than edible fish offal : Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii ) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Fish, salted but not dried or smoked and fish in brine, other than edible fish offal : Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii ) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3056100 ?

It includes Salted Herrings

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Salted Herrings?

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.

### How to bill mixed items when Salted Herrings is sold with exempt goods?

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

### How much GST applies to Salted Herrings?

Under HSN 03056100, Salted Herrings attracts Varies subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

### Any import/export nuance for Salted Herrings?

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

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Salted Herrings?

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.

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Salted Herrings?

Yes. When Salted Herrings 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.