HSN Codes · Chapter 03: Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates

HSN Code 03019900

Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates — live fish — other — other

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 03019900

The first two digits (03) place this code in chapter 03 — Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates. Heading 0301 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates — fresh, chilled, frozen, or processed. Fresh fish is typically exempt; processed forms are taxed.

Parent heading

0301 — Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates — live fish

Related codes in heading 0301

  • 03011100 — Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates — live fish — freshwater — freshwater
  • 03011900 — Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates — live fish — other — other
  • 03019100 — Trout (salmo trutta, oncorhynchus mykiss, oncorhynchus clarkii, oncorhynchus aguabonita, oncorhynchus gilae, oncorhynchus apache and oncorhynchus chrysogaster )
  • 03019200 — Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates — live fish — eels (anguilla spp.) — eels (anguilla spp.)
  • 03019300 — Carp (cyprinus spp., carassius spp., ctenop- haryngodon idellus,hypophthalmichthys spp., cirrhinus spp.,mylopharyngodon piceus, catla catla, labeo spp., osteochilus hasselti, lepto- barbus hoeveni, megalobrama spp.)
  • 03019400 — Atlantic and pacific bluefin tunas (thunnus thynnus, thunnus orientalis)
  • 03019500 — Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates — live fish — southern bluefin tunas (thunnus maccoyii) — southern bluefin tunas (thunnus maccoyii)

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 03019900 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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