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# HSN Code 23012011: Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)

- [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/)
- [Chapter 23: Residues and Waste from Food Industries; Animal Fodder](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-23/)
- [Sub-chapter 2301: Meat & Fish Byproducts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2301/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates : Fish meal, unfit for human consumption : In powder form (aquatic feed including shrimp feed and prawn feed, poultry feed & cattle feed, including grass, hay & straw, supplement & husk of pulses, concentrates & additives, wheat bran & de-oiled cake) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |
| Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates : Fish meal, unfit for human consumption : In powder form (aquatic feed including shrimp feed and prawn feed, poultry feed & cattle feed, including grass, hay & straw, supplement & husk of pulses, concentrates & additives, wheat bran & de-oiled cake) [other than rice- bran ] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 23012011 ?

It includes Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Any common misclassification issue with Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)?

Under HSN 23012011, Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 23012011 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2,201 Cr (−40.11% YoY) — 0.0598% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹45 Cr (−33.37% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2,156 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #169 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2301: 96.65% of its exports; import side 34.57%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2301: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 22.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #240 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +316.31% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2301: 96.65% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 23012011

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. 2301 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2301 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 662.66 | 0.0290% | — | 88.49% | 142.59 | 0.0040% | — | 90.10% | +520.07 | #499 |
| FY 2019-20 | 452.04 | 0.0205% | −31.78% | 84.88% | 176.59 | 0.0053% | +23.84% | 91.96% | +275.45 | #706 |
| FY 2020-21 | 562.24 | 0.0261% | +24.38% | 88.93% | 317.03 | 0.0109% | +79.53% | 88.61% | +245.21 | #615 |
| FY 2021-22 | 641.96 | 0.0205% | +14.18% | 91.59% | 61.61 | 0.0013% | −80.57% | 42.11% | +580.35 | #683 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2,672.53 | 0.0738% | +316.31% | 97.54% | 25.59 | 0.0004% | −58.46% | 24.21% | +2,646.94 | #182 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3,675.51 | 0.1016% | +37.53% | 97.85% | 67.55 | 0.0012% | +163.97% | 47.74% | +3,607.96 | #135 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2,201.34 | 0.0598% | −40.11% | 96.65% | 45.01 | 0.0007% | −33.37% | 34.57% | +2,156.33 | #240 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 22.15%/yr, imports -17.48%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 23012011 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 22.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 23012011 have grown at a compound annual rate of 22.15% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹662.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,201.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 23012011 ranked #240 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 23012011 ranks #240 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2301, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #169 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 23012011 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 23012011 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 316.31% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2,156.33 Crore in HSN Code 23012011 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,201.34 Cr exceeded imports of ₹45.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2,156.33 Crore — ranking #169 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -17.48% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)

India's imports under HSN Code 23012011 have grown at -17.48% CAGR, reaching ₹45.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 23012011 contributes 96.65% of Sub-Chapter 2301 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2301, HSN Code 23012011 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 96.65% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 34.57% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2301

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 23012011: Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption) (this hsn code) | ₹2,201 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 23012019: Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23012019/) | ₹60 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 23012090: Fish Meal and Aquatic Feed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23012090/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 23011010: Meat Meals\| Aquatic Feed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23011010/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 23011090: Aquatic Feed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23011090/) | ₹3 Cr |