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

HSN Code 23012011 represents Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 23012011, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 23012011

HSN Code 23012011 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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)

Chapter

23 - Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder

Sub Chapter

2301 - Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

Description of Goods

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 ]

Chapter

23 - Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder

Sub Chapter

2301 - Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 23012011 not include?

Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption) does not include products with the following descriptions.

Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal; greaves : Meat meals and pellets (including tankage) (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)

Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal; greaves : Meat meals and pellets (including tankage) (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 ]

Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal; greaves : Other (including greaves) (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)

Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal; greaves : Other (including greaves) (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 ]

Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates : Fish meal, unfit for human consumption : Other (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)

Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates : Fish meal, unfit for human consumption : Other (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 ]

Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates : Other (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 ]

Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates : Other (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)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 23012011 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹2,201 Cr

−40.11% vs FY 2023-24

0.0598% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹45 Cr

−33.37% vs FY 2023-24

0.0007% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹2,156 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #169 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2301

FY 2024-25

96.65%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2301’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 34.57% of Sub-Chapter 2301’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2301

FY 2024-25

#1 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2301

Import-side rank: #2 of 5

At a glance

22.15%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#240

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+316.31%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

96.65%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2301

Share of Sub-Chapter 2301 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #499

Balance

+520.07

Exports

662.66 ₹ Cr

0.0290% share

YoY

88.49% of Sub-Ch. 2301

Imports

142.59 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

YoY

90.10% of Sub-Ch. 2301

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #706

Balance

+275.45

Exports

452.04 ₹ Cr

0.0205% share

−31.78% YoY

84.88% of Sub-Ch. 2301

Imports

176.59 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

+23.84% YoY

91.96% of Sub-Ch. 2301

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #615

Balance

+245.21

Exports

562.24 ₹ Cr

0.0261% share

+24.38% YoY

88.93% of Sub-Ch. 2301

Imports

317.03 ₹ Cr

0.0109% share

+79.53% YoY

88.61% of Sub-Ch. 2301

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #683

Balance

+580.35

Exports

641.96 ₹ Cr

0.0205% share

+14.18% YoY

91.59% of Sub-Ch. 2301

Imports

61.61 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−80.57% YoY

42.11% of Sub-Ch. 2301

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #182

Balance

+2,646.94

Exports

2,672.53 ₹ Cr

0.0738% share

+316.31% YoY

97.54% of Sub-Ch. 2301

Imports

25.59 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−58.46% YoY

24.21% of Sub-Ch. 2301

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #135

Balance

+3,607.96

Exports

3,675.51 ₹ Cr

0.1016% share

+37.53% YoY

97.85% of Sub-Ch. 2301

Imports

67.55 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+163.97% YoY

47.74% of Sub-Ch. 2301

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #240

Balance

+2,156.33

Exports

2,201.34 ₹ Cr

0.0598% share

−40.11% YoY

96.65% of Sub-Ch. 2301

Imports

45.01 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−33.37% YoY

34.57% of Sub-Ch. 2301

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

22.15% /yr

Imports

−17.48% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2301 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,277.57 Cr

Import

₹130.19 Cr

Trade Balance

+2,147.38

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 23012011 and GST compliance.

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.

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