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# HSN Code 03083020: Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish

- [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 0308: Aquatic invertebrates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0308/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.) : Dried, salted or frozen (other than fresh or chilled and other than pre-packaged and labelled unit container) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.) : Dried, salted or frozen | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 3083020 ?

It includes Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish?

Yes. When Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish 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.

### How to bill mixed items when Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish?

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.

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish?

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 much GST applies to Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish?

Under HSN 03083020, Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish 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 03083020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹18 Cr (−52.79% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹18 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2904 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0308: 100.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0308: #1 of 10 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 1.78% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5016 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +389.57% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0308: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 03083020

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. 0308 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0308 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 16.18 | 0.0007% | — | 99.94% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +16.18 | #4364 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.11 | 0.0001% | −86.96% | 99.53% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.11 | #6866 |
| FY 2020-21 | 10.33 | 0.0005% | +389.57% | 97.18% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +10.33 | #5029 |
| FY 2021-22 | 17.18 | 0.0005% | +66.31% | 98.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +17.18 | #4785 |
| FY 2022-23 | 13.73 | 0.0004% | −20.08% | 99.93% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +13.73 | #5197 |
| FY 2023-24 | 38.11 | 0.0011% | +177.57% | 99.95% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +38.11 | #3908 |
| FY 2024-25 | 17.99 | 0.0005% | −52.79% | 100.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +17.99 | #5016 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 1.78%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 03083020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 1.78% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 03083020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.78% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹16.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 03083020 ranked #5016 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 03083020 ranks #5016 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0308, it ranks #1 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #2904 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 03083020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 03083020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 389.57% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹17.99 Crore in HSN Code 03083020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹17.99 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹17.99 Crore — ranking #2904 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 03083020 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 0308 exports — ranked #1

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0308, HSN Code 03083020 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% 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 0308

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 03083020: Dried/salted/frozen jellyfish (this hsn code) | ₹18 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 03081100: Live, Fresh or Chilled Sea Cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03081100/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 03081200: Frozen Sea Cucumbers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03081200/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 03081900: Other Sea Cucumbers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03081900/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 03082100: Live/Fresh/Chilled Sea Urchins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03082100/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 03082200: Other Scallops (excl. pre-packaged)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03082200/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 03082900: Frozen Sea Urchins (excl. pre-packaged)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03082900/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 03089000: Other Jellyfish (Non-Retail)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03089000/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 03083010: Live jellyfish, fresh or chilled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03083010/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 03083090: Jellyfish (Rhopilema) other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-03083090/) | — |