2301 HSN Code: Meat & Fish Byproducts

HSN Sub Chapter 2301 represents Meat & Fish Byproducts under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Meat & Fish Byproducts correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 2301, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Meat & Fish Byproducts.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 2301

GST Rate for Meat & Fish Byproducts under HSN Code 2301. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

23

HSN Code

2301

HSN Description

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

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 2301

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Meat & Fish Byproducts.

Tariff HSN

23011010

Description

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)

Tariff HSN

23011010

Description

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 ]

Tariff HSN

23011090

Description

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)

Tariff HSN

23011090

Description

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 ]

Tariff HSN

23012011

Description

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)

Tariff HSN

23012011

Description

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 ]

Tariff HSN

23012019

Description

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)

Tariff HSN

23012019

Description

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 ]

Tariff HSN

23012090

Description

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 ]

Tariff HSN

23012090

Description

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 Sub-Chapter 2301 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

₹2,278 Cr

−39.37% vs FY 2023-24

0.0615% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹130 Cr

−7.99% vs FY 2023-24

0.0021% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹2,147 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #124 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 23

FY 2024-25

12.16%

Share of Chapter 23’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 2.20% of Chapter 23’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 23

FY 2024-25

#4 of 9

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 23

Import-side rank: #4 of 9

At a glance

20.37%

Export CAGR

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

#247

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+290.90%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

12.16%

Contribution to Ch. 23

Share of Chapter 23 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #340

Balance

+590.60

Exports

748.86 ₹ Cr

0.0326% share

— YoY

5.58% of Ch. 23

Imports

158.26 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

— YoY

3.53% of Ch. 23

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #395

Balance

+340.55

Exports

532.58 ₹ Cr

0.0241% share

−28.88% YoY

6.45% of Ch. 23

Imports

192.03 ₹ Cr

0.0057% share

+21.34% YoY

3.79% of Ch. 23

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #379

Balance

+274.44

Exports

632.24 ₹ Cr

0.0294% share

+18.71% YoY

4.24% of Ch. 23

Imports

357.80 ₹ Cr

0.0123% share

+86.33% YoY

7.19% of Ch. 23

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #412

Balance

+554.59

Exports

700.91 ₹ Cr

0.0223% share

+10.86% YoY

5.94% of Ch. 23

Imports

146.32 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

−59.11% YoY

1.57% of Ch. 23

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #189

Balance

+2,634.15

Exports

2,739.85 ₹ Cr

0.0757% share

+290.90% YoY

13.54% of Ch. 23

Imports

105.70 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−27.76% YoY

1.67% of Ch. 23

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #158

Balance

+3,614.92

Exports

3,756.42 ₹ Cr

0.1038% share

+37.10% YoY

16.30% of Ch. 23

Imports

141.50 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+33.87% YoY

2.65% of Ch. 23

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #247

Balance

+2,147.38

Exports

2,277.57 ₹ Cr

0.0615% share

−39.37% YoY

12.16% of Ch. 23

Imports

130.19 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

−7.99% YoY

2.20% of Ch. 23

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

20.37% /yr

Imports

−3.20% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 23 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹18,732.91 Cr

Import

₹5,915.30 Cr

Trade Balance

+12,817.61

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

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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2301 ranks #247 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 2301 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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