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# HSN Code 03056400: Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others

- [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 : 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% |
| Fish, salted but not dried or smoked and fish in brine, other than edible fish offal : 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 3056400 ?

It includes Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others?

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 Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others?

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

### How to bill mixed items when Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others?

Yes. When Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others 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 Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others?

Under HSN 03056400, Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others 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 Salted Tilapias, Catfish, Carp, Eels & Others?

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.