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# HSN Code 03074910: Cuttle Fish

- [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 0307: Molluscs, fresh, frozen, dried, salted](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0307/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cuttle fish and squid : Other: Cuttle Fish (other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cuttle fish and squid : Other: Cuttle Fish | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3074910 ?

It includes Cuttle Fish

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Cuttle Fish?

Yes. When Cuttle Fish 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.

### Any import/export nuance for Cuttle Fish?

Exports are zero‑rated. Imports may draw customs duties; domestic GST follows the schedule for the item’s form/packaging.

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Cuttle Fish?

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.

### How to bill mixed items when Cuttle Fish is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Cuttle Fish and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Cuttle Fish?

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 Cuttle Fish?

Under HSN 03074910, Cuttle Fish 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 03074910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+260.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5116 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0307: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0307: #19 of 43 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -61.18% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9472 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +260.00% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0307: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03074910

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. 0307 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0307 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 52.62 | 0.0023% | — | 1.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +52.62 | #2774 |
| FY 2019-20 | 33.42 | 0.0015% | −36.49% | 0.70% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.93% | +32.83 | #3459 |
| FY 2020-21 | 30.83 | 0.0014% | −7.75% | 0.76% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +30.83 | #3621 |
| FY 2021-22 | 22.38 | 0.0007% | −27.41% | 0.40% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +22.38 | #4449 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.26 | 0.0003% | −58.62% | 0.13% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +9.26 | #5726 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.46% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.05 | #10057 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +260.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.18 | #9472 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -61.18%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03074910 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -61.18% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 03074910 have declined at a compound annual rate of -61.18% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹52.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03074910 ranked #9472 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03074910 ranks #9472 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0307, it ranks #19 of 43. By trade surplus, it ranks #5116 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03074910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03074910 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 260.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.18 Crore in HSN Code 03074910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.18 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.18 Crore — ranking #5116 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 03074910 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 0307 exports — ranked #19

Among the 43 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0307, HSN Code 03074910 ranks #19 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 0307

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 03074320: Frozen Whole Squids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03074320/) | ₹2,865 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 03074310: Frozen Cuttle Fish](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03074310/) | ₹2,380 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 03075200: Tyres for Lorries/Buses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03075200/) | ₹428 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 03074330: Frozen Squid Tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03074330/) | ₹112 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 03074990: Other Cuttle Fish & Squids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03074990/) | ₹83 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 03073910: Frozen Clams/Clam Meat (excl. pre-packaged)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03073910/) | ₹39 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 03073990: Other Mussels (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03073990/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 03075900: Frozen octopus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03075900/) | ₹25 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 03074390: Cuttlefish/squid frozen other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03074390/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 03079200: Frozen seafood – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03079200/) | ₹21 Cr |
| #19 | HSN Code 03074910: Cuttle Fish (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |