--- title: "HSN Code for Frozen Vannamei shrimp | HSN 03061720 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 03061720 related to Frozen Vannamei shrimp with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03061720/" --- # HSN Code 03061720: Frozen Vannamei shrimp - [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 0306: Live, fresh & chilled crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0306/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Frozen : Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.): Vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | | Frozen : Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.): Vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 3061720 ? It includes Frozen Vannamei shrimp ### How to bill mixed items when Frozen Vannamei shrimp is sold with exempt goods? Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Frozen Vannamei shrimp and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection. ### Any import/export nuance for Frozen Vannamei shrimp? 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 Frozen Vannamei shrimp? Yes. When Frozen Vannamei shrimp 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. ### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Frozen Vannamei shrimp? 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. ### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Frozen Vannamei shrimp? 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 much GST applies to Frozen Vannamei shrimp? Under HSN 03061720, Frozen Vannamei shrimp 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 03061720 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹31,788 Cr (+7.00% YoY) — 0.8637% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹98 Cr (−39.74% YoY) — 0.0016% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹31,690 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #13 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0306: 81.05% of its exports; import side 28.49% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0306: #1 of 43 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #15 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +36.78% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0306: 81.05% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03061720 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. 0306 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0306 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | 24,777.28 | 1.1520% | — | 84.66% | 71.08 | 0.0024% | — | 25.38% | +24,706.20 | #7 | | FY 2021-22 | 33,890.82 | 1.0799% | +36.78% | 85.61% | 179.61 | 0.0039% | +152.69% | 45.82% | +33,711.21 | #10 | | FY 2022-23 | 32,666.36 | 0.9022% | −3.61% | 83.03% | 169.56 | 0.0029% | −5.60% | 40.15% | +32,496.80 | #13 | | FY 2023-24 | 29,707.55 | 0.8211% | −9.06% | 81.78% | 162.37 | 0.0029% | −4.24% | 40.91% | +29,545.18 | #14 | | FY 2024-25 | 31,788.31 | 0.8637% | +7.00% | 81.05% | 97.85 | 0.0016% | −39.74% | 28.49% | +31,690.46 | #15 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03061720 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 03061720 India exported ₹31,788.31 Crore worth of Frozen Vannamei shrimp in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 03061720 ranked #15 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03061720 ranks #15 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0306, it ranks #1 of 43. By trade surplus, it ranks #13 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03061720 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03061720 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 36.78% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹31,690.46 Crore in HSN Code 03061720 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹31,788.31 Cr exceeded imports of ₹97.85 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹31,690.46 Crore — ranking #13 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 03061720 contributes 81.05% of Sub-Chapter 0306 exports — ranked #1 Among the 43 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0306, HSN Code 03061720 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 81.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 28.49% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0306 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 03061720: Frozen Vannamei shrimp (this hsn code) | ₹31,788 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 03061740: Frozen black tiger shrimp](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03061740/) | ₹3,173 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 03061790: Frozen shrimps and prawns (other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03061790/) | ₹2,126 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 03063300: Live, Fresh Or Chilled\| Crabs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03063300/) | ₹416 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 03061711: Frozen AFD scampi](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03061711/) | ₹371 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 03061730: Frozen Indian white shrimp](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03061730/) | ₹266 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 03061100: Frozen rock lobster & sea crawfish](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03061100/) | ₹241 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 03061719: Frozen scampi (other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03061719/) | ₹212 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 03061750: Frozen flower shrimp](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03061750/) | ₹160 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 03063640: Black Tiger Shrimp](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03063640/) | ₹105 Cr |