--- title: "HSN Code for Shrimps/Prawns | HSN 03069500 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 03069500 related to Shrimps/Prawns with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03069500/" --- # HSN Code 03069500: Shrimps/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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other: Shrimps and prawns [ other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | | Other: Shrimps and prawns | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 3069500 ? It includes Shrimps/Prawns ### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Shrimps/Prawns? 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. ### Any import/export nuance for Shrimps/Prawns? Exports are zero‑rated. Imports may draw customs duties; domestic GST follows the schedule for the item’s form/packaging. ### How much GST applies to Shrimps/Prawns? Under HSN 03069500, Shrimps/Prawns attracts Varies subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice. ### How to bill mixed items when Shrimps/Prawns is sold with exempt goods? Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Shrimps/Prawns and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection. ### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Shrimps/Prawns? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 03069500 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹30 Cr (+70.56% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹30 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2533 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0306: 0.08% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0306: #16 of 43 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 1.55% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4338 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +109.93% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0306: 0.08% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03069500 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 | 27.15 | 0.0012% | — | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +27.15 | #3699 | | FY 2019-20 | 12.51 | 0.0006% | −53.92% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +12.45 | #4721 | | FY 2020-21 | 8.45 | 0.0004% | −32.45% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +8.45 | #5306 | | FY 2021-22 | 9.16 | 0.0003% | +8.40% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +9.16 | #5603 | | FY 2022-23 | 19.23 | 0.0005% | +109.93% | 0.05% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +19.23 | #4723 | | FY 2023-24 | 17.46 | 0.0005% | −9.20% | 0.05% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +17.46 | #4956 | | FY 2024-25 | 29.78 | 0.0008% | +70.56% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +29.78 | #4338 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 1.55%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03069500 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 1.55% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 03069500 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.55% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹27.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹29.78 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 03069500 ranked #4338 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03069500 ranks #4338 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0306, it ranks #16 of 43. By trade surplus, it ranks #2533 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03069500 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03069500 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 109.93% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹29.78 Crore in HSN Code 03069500 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹29.78 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹29.78 Crore — ranking #2533 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 03069500 contributes 0.08% of Sub-Chapter 0306 exports — ranked #16 Among the 43 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0306, HSN Code 03069500 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.08% 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 | | #16 | HSN Code 03069500: Shrimps/Prawns (this hsn code) | ₹30 Cr |