HSN Codes · Chapter 03: Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates

HSN Code 030461

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen — tilapias (oreochromis spp.)

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 030461

The first two digits (03) place this code in chapter 03 — Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates. Heading 0304 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-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

0304 — Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen

More specific codes under 030461

  • 03046100 — Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen — tilapias (oreochromis spp.) — tilapias (oreochromis spp.)

Related codes in heading 0304

  • 030431 — Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen — tilapias (oreochromis spp.)
  • 030432 — Catfish (pangasius spp., silurus spp.,clarias spp.,ictalurus spp.)
  • 030433 — Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen — nile perch (lates niloticus)
  • 030439 — Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen — other
  • 030441 — Pacific salmon (oncorhynchus nerka, oncorhy-nchus gorbuscha, oncorhynchus keta, oncor-hynchus tschawytscha, oncorhynchus kisutch,oncorhynchus masou and oncorhynchus rhodurus), atlantic salmon (salmo salar) and danube salmon (hucho hucho)
  • 030442 — Trout (salmo trutta, oncorhynchus mykiss, oncorhynchus clarki, oncorhynchus aguabonita, oncorhynchus gilae, oncorhynchus apache andoncorhynchus chrysogaster)
  • 030443 — Flat fish (pleuronectidae, bothidae, cynoglossidae, soleidae, scophthalmidae and citharidae)
  • 030444 — Fish of the families bregmacerotidae, euclichthyidae, gadidae, macrouridae,melanonidae, merlucciidae, moridae and muraenolepididae
  • 030445 — Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen — swordfish (xiphias gladius)
  • 030446 — Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen — tooth fish (dissostichus spp.)

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 030461 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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