--- title: "2301 HSN Code | HSN Code for Meat & Fish Byproducts in India" description: "Know more about 2301 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 2301 covering Meat & Fish Byproducts." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2301/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 2301: Meat & Fish Byproducts Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves Part of [Chapter 23: Residues and Waste from Food Industries; Animal Fodder](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-23/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 5% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 23011010 | [Meat Meals\| Aquatic Feed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23011010/) | | 23011090 | [Aquatic Feed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23011090/) | | 23012011 | [Powdered Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23012011/) | | 23012019 | [Fish Meal (Unfit for Human Consumption)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23012019/) | | 23012090 | [Fish Meal and Aquatic Feed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-23012090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 2301 It includes Meat & Fish Byproducts ### Do spares or accessories of Meat & Fish Byproducts follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Meat & Fish Byproducts? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Meat & Fish Byproducts? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Meat & Fish Byproducts is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ### What should my invoice and records include for Meat & Fish Byproducts? Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail. ### Any special steps when selling Meat & Fish Byproducts through an e‑commerce platform? Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹2,278 Cr (−39.37% YoY) — 0.0615% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹130 Cr (−7.99% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹2,147 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #124 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 23: 12.16% of its exports; import side 2.20% - Rank within Chapter 23: #4 of 9 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 20.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #247 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +290.90% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Ch. 23: 12.16% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 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 Ch. 23 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 23 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 748.86 | 0.0326% | — | 5.58% | 158.26 | 0.0044% | — | 3.53% | +590.60 | #340 | | FY 2019-20 | 532.58 | 0.0241% | −28.88% | 6.45% | 192.03 | 0.0057% | +21.34% | 3.79% | +340.55 | #395 | | FY 2020-21 | 632.24 | 0.0294% | +18.71% | 4.24% | 357.80 | 0.0123% | +86.33% | 7.19% | +274.44 | #379 | | FY 2021-22 | 700.91 | 0.0223% | +10.86% | 5.94% | 146.32 | 0.0032% | −59.11% | 1.57% | +554.59 | #412 | | FY 2022-23 | 2,739.85 | 0.0757% | +290.90% | 13.54% | 105.70 | 0.0018% | −27.76% | 1.67% | +2,634.15 | #189 | | FY 2023-24 | 3,756.42 | 0.1038% | +37.10% | 16.30% | 141.50 | 0.0025% | +33.87% | 2.65% | +3,614.92 | #158 | | FY 2024-25 | 2,277.57 | 0.0615% | −39.37% | 12.16% | 130.19 | 0.0021% | −7.99% | 2.20% | +2,147.38 | #247 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 20.37%/yr, imports -3.20%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 20.37% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹748.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,277.57 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 ranked #247 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 ranks #247 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 23, it ranks #4 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #124 of 1233. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 290.90% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2,147.38 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,277.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹130.19 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2,147.38 Crore — ranking #124 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -3.20% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Meat & Fish Byproducts India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 have grown at -3.20% CAGR, reaching ₹130.19 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 contributes 12.16% of Chapter 23 exports — ranked #4 Among the 9 sub-chapters under Chapter 23, HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 12.16% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.20% share (rank #4). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 23 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2304: Soybean oilcake](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2304/) | ₹7,210 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2306: Oil-cake from vegetable fats or oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2306/) | ₹4,106 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2309: Preparations for animal feeding](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2309/) | ₹3,549 Cr | | #4 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2301: Meat & Fish Byproducts (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹2,278 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2303: Starch and sugar residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2303/) | ₹887 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2302: Milling residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2302/) | ₹626 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2305: Oil cake residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2305/) | ₹72 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2308: Vegetable materials for animal feed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2308/) | ₹5 Cr | | — | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2307: Wine lees; argol](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2307/) | Nil | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 2302 | [Milling residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2302/) | | 2303 | [Starch and sugar residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2303/) | | 2304 | [Soybean oilcake](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2304/) | | 2305 | [Oil cake residues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2305/) | | 2306 | [Oil-cake from vegetable fats or oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2306/) | | 2307 | [Wine lees; argol](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2307/) | | 2308 | [Vegetable materials for animal feed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2308/) | | 2309 | [Preparations for animal feeding](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2309/) |