HSN Code 03061720: Frozen Vannamei shrimp

HSN Code 03061720 represents Frozen Vannamei shrimp under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Frozen Vannamei shrimp correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 03061720, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Frozen Vannamei shrimp.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 03061720

HSN Code 03061720 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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]

Chapter

03 - Fish and crustaceans,molluscs and other acquatic invertibrates

Sub Chapter

0306 - Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; flours, meals and pellets of crustaceans, fit for human consumption

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

Description of Goods

Frozen : Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.): Vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)

Chapter

03 - Fish and crustaceans,molluscs and other acquatic invertibrates

Sub Chapter

0306 - Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; flours, meals and pellets of crustaceans, fit for human consumption

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 03061720 not include?

Frozen Vannamei shrimp does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 03061100

Frozen: Rock lobster and other sea craw fish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061100

Frozen: Rock lobster and other sea craw fish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.)

HSN Code 03061210

Frozen : Lobsters (Homarus spp.) : Whole, cooked [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061290

Frozen : Lobsters (Homarus spp.) : Other [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061400

Frozen : Crabs [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061500

Frozen : Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061610

Frozen : Accelerated Freeze Dried (AFD) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061690

Frozen : Other [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061711

Frozen: Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.) : Accelerated Freeze Dried (AFD) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061711

Frozen: Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.) : Accelerated Freeze Dried (AFD)

HSN Code 03061719

Frozen: Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.) : Other [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061730

Frozen : Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.): Indian white shrimp (Fenneropenaeus indicus) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061730

Frozen : Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.): Indian white shrimp (Fenneropenaeus indicus)

HSN Code 03061740

Frozen : Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.): Black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061740

Frozen : Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.): Black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon)

HSN Code 03061750

Frozen : Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.): Flower shrimp (Penaeus semisulcatus) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061750

Frozen : Other shrimps and prawns : Scampi (Macrobrachium spp.): Flower shrimp (Penaeus semisulcatus)

HSN Code 03061790

Frozen: Other shrimps and prawns : Other [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061900

Frozen: Other, including flours, meals and pellets, of crustaceans, fit for human consumption [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03061900

Frozen: Other, including flours, meals and pellets, of crustaceans, fit for human consumption

HSN Code 03062100

Crustaceans, whether in shell or not,live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, saltedor in brine; crustaceans, in shell, cookedby steaming or by boiling in water,whether or not chilled, frozen, dried,salted or in brine; flours, meals andpellets, of crustaceans, fit for humanconsumptionnot frozen : rock lobster and other sea craw fish(palinurus spp., panulirus spp., jasus spp.)

HSN Code 03062200

Crustaceans, whether in shell or not,live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, saltedor in brine; crustaceans, in shell, cookedby steaming or by boiling in water,whether or not chilled, frozen, dried,salted or in brine; flours, meals andpellets, of crustaceans, fit for humanconsumptionnot frozen : lobsters (homarus spp.)

HSN Code 03062400

Crustaceans, whether in shell or not,live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, saltedor in brine; crustaceans, in shell, cookedby steaming or by boiling in water,whether or not chilled, frozen, dried,salted or in brine; flours, meals andpellets, of crustaceans, fit for humanconsumptionnot frozen : crabs

HSN Code 03062900

Crustaceans, whether in shell or not,live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, saltedor in brine; crustaceans, in shell, cookedby steaming or by boiling in water,whether or not chilled, frozen, dried,salted or in brine; flours, meals andpellets, of crustaceans, fit for humanconsumptionnot frozen : other, including flours, meals and pellets, of crustaceans, fit for human consumption

HSN Code 03063100

Live, fresh or chilled: Rock lobster and other sea craw fish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03063500

Live, fresh or chilled: Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon)

HSN Code 03069200

Other: Lobsters ( Homarus spp.)[ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03069300

Other: Crabs[ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03069400

Other: Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03069500

Other: Shrimps and prawns [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

HSN Code 03069900

Other: Other [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container]

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 03061720 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹31,788 Cr

+7.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.8637% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹98 Cr

−39.74% vs FY 2023-24

0.0016% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹31,690 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #13 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 0306

FY 2024-25

81.05%

Share of Sub-Chapter 0306’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 28.49% of Sub-Chapter 0306’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0306

FY 2024-25

#1 of 43

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 0306

Import-side rank: #2 of 43

At a glance

#15

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+36.78%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

81.05%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0306

Share of Sub-Chapter 0306 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2019-20

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7

Balance

+24,706.20

Exports

24,777.28 ₹ Cr

1.1520% share

— YoY

84.66% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

71.08 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

— YoY

25.38% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #10

Balance

+33,711.21

Exports

33,890.82 ₹ Cr

1.0799% share

+36.78% YoY

85.61% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

179.61 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+152.69% YoY

45.82% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #13

Balance

+32,496.80

Exports

32,666.36 ₹ Cr

0.9022% share

−3.61% YoY

83.03% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

169.56 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

−5.60% YoY

40.15% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #14

Balance

+29,545.18

Exports

29,707.55 ₹ Cr

0.8211% share

−9.06% YoY

81.78% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

162.37 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

−4.24% YoY

40.91% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #15

Balance

+31,690.46

Exports

31,788.31 ₹ Cr

0.8637% share

+7.00% YoY

81.05% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

97.85 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−39.74% YoY

28.49% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Sub-Chapter 0306 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹39,218.77 Cr

Import

₹343.42 Cr

Trade Balance

+38,875.35

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 03061720 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.