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HSN Code 03069300: Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen

HSN Code 03069300 represents Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 03069300, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 03069300

HSN Code 03069300 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other: Crabs[ 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

Other: Crabs

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% or 2.5%

SGST

0% or 2.5%

IGST

0% or 5%

CESS

0%

Exempt when not pre-packaged and labelled; 5% when pre-packaged and labelled.

What does HSN Code 03069300 not include?

Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen does not include products with the following descriptions.

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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

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]

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

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.)

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.)

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 03069300 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−52.94% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−< ₹1 Crore

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #7947 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 0306

FY 2025-26

0.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 0306’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.22% of Sub-Chapter 0306’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0306

FY 2025-26

#25 of 43

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

Import-side rank: #11 of 43

At a glance

−43.98%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#9970

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+847.62%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0306

Share of Sub-Chapter 0306 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 03069300

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5953

Balance

+4.62

Exports

4.62 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6519

Balance

+2.85

Exports

2.88 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−37.66% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8841

Balance

−0.04

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−92.71% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+733.33% YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7321

Balance

−3.70

Exports

1.99 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+847.62% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

5.69 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+2,176.00% YoY

1.45% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8302

Balance

−2.68

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−60.30% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

3.47 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−39.02% YoY

0.82% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8839

Balance

−0.28

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−40.51% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−78.39% YoY

0.19% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9502

Balance

+0.17

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−63.83% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #9970

Balance

−0.87

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−52.94% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0306

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.22% of Sub-Ch. 0306

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−43.98% /yr

Imports

—

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 0306 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹44,776.42 Cr

Import

₹432.61 Cr

Trade Balance

+44,343.81

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 03069300 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −43.98% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 03069300 have declined at a compound annual rate of −43.98% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹4.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 03069300 Ranked #9970 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 03069300 ranks #9970 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0306, it ranks #25 of 43. By trade surplus, it ranks #7947 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 03069300 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03069300 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 847.62% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹0.87 Crore in HSN Code 03069300 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹0.95 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.08 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.87 Crore — ranking #7947 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 03069300 Contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 0306 Exports — Ranked #25

Among the 43 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0306, HSN Code 03069300 ranks #25 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.22% share (rank #11).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 03069300 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 3069300 ?

It includes Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen

Does e‑invoicing apply for Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen?

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.

Any typical mistake to avoid with Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen?

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

Can I claim ITC on expenses linked to Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen?

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

How should I show Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen on the invoice?

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

Do I need an e‑way bill when moving Crabs, Other Than Live, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen?

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.

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