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# HSN Code 03063500: Live/fresh/chilled cold-water shrimp & prawns

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Live, fresh or chilled: Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3063500 ?

It includes Live/fresh/chilled cold-water shrimp & prawns

### How should I show Live/fresh/chilled cold-water shrimp & prawns on the invoice?

Use the correct HSN and mention the form (fresh/chilled vs frozen/dried) and whether it’s pre‑packaged & labelled.

### Does e‑invoicing apply for Live/fresh/chilled cold-water shrimp & prawns?

e‑Invoicing depends on turnover, not the item rate. If AATO exceeds the notified threshold (presently ₹5 crore), B2B invoices must be reported to IRP unless you are a notified exempt person.

### Can I claim ITC on expenses linked to Live/fresh/chilled cold-water shrimp & prawns?

No. ITC attributable to exempt/Nil supplies is not available. If you also make taxable supplies, apportion and reverse credit under Rule 42.

### Any typical mistake to avoid with Live/fresh/chilled cold-water shrimp & prawns?

Don’t charge GST on exempt fresh/chilled items. Only non‑fresh/chilled, pre‑packaged & labelled packs draw 5%.

### Do I need an e‑way bill when moving Live/fresh/chilled cold-water shrimp & prawns?

e‑Way bill may be required if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, subject to notified exemptions. Check your state’s list for agri/animal goods.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 03063500 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−14.57% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4297 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0306: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0306: #21 of 43 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -15.41% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7743 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +126.51% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0306: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03063500

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 | 4.64 | 0.0002% | — | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +4.64 | #5946 |
| FY 2019-20 | 10.51 | 0.0005% | +126.51% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +10.51 | #4941 |
| FY 2020-21 | 12.27 | 0.0006% | +16.75% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +12.27 | #4817 |
| FY 2021-22 | 27.42 | 0.0009% | +123.47% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +27.42 | #4154 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.35 | 0.0003% | −65.90% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +9.35 | #5718 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.99 | 0.0001% | −78.72% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.99 | #7581 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.70 | 0.0000% | −14.57% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.70 | #7743 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -15.41%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03063500 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -15.41% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 03063500 have declined at a compound annual rate of -15.41% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹4.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.70 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03063500 ranked #7743 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03063500 ranks #7743 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0306, it ranks #21 of 43. By trade surplus, it ranks #4297 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03063500 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03063500 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 126.51% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.70 Crore in HSN Code 03063500 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.70 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.70 Crore — ranking #4297 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 03063500 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 0306 exports — ranked #21

Among the 43 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0306, HSN Code 03063500 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.00% 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 0306

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 03061720: Frozen Vannamei shrimp](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03061720/) | ₹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 |
| #21 | HSN Code 03063500: Live/fresh/chilled cold-water shrimp & prawns (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |