03Chapter (2-digit)Section I

HSN Code 03 – Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates

Full GST classification for Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

03

Chapter

03

Digits

2-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 03?

HSN code 03 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 03 — Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, which is part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products. Every GST-registered business supplying fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates must quote HSN 03 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 03

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter03fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

GST rate for HSN 03

Goods under HSN 03 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
0301live fish
0302fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0303
0303fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0303
0304fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen
0305fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process
0306crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine
0307molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process
0308aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process
0309flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption

HSN Code 03 — FAQs

What is HSN code 03?

HSN code 03 classifies "Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 03 (Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 03?

03 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 03?

Goods under HSN 03 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates.

Which chapter does HSN code 03 belong to?

HSN 03 belongs to Chapter 03 — Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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