HSN Codes · Chapter 03: Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates

HSN Code 030990

Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 030990

The first two digits (03) place this code in chapter 03 — Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates. Heading 0309 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

0309 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption

More specific codes under 030990

  • 03099011 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other — vannamei shrimp (litopenaeus vannamei)
  • 03099012 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other — indian white shrimp (fenneropenaeus indicus)
  • 03099013 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other — black tiger shrimp (penaeus monodon)
  • 03099014 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other — flower shrimp (penaeus semisulcatus)
  • 03099019 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other — other
  • 03099021 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other — vannamei shrimp (litopenaeus vannamei)
  • 03099022 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other — indian white shrimp (fenneropenaeus indicus)
  • 03099023 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other — black tiger shrimp (penaeus monodon)
  • 03099024 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other — flower shrimp (penaeus semisulcatus)
  • 03099029 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — other — other

Related codes in heading 0309

  • 030910 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption — of fish

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 030990 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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