0301Heading (4-digit)Section I

HSN Code 0301 – Live Fish

Full GST classification for Live Fish — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

0301

Chapter

03

Digits

4-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 0301?

HSN code 0301 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Live Fish under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-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 live fish must quote HSN 0301 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 0301

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter03fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Heading0301live fish

GST rate for HSN 0301

Goods under HSN 0301 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
030111freshwater
030119other
030191trout (salmo trutta, oncorhynchus mykiss, oncorhynchus clarkii, oncorhynchus aguabonita, oncorhynchus gilae, oncorhynchus apache and oncorhynchus chrysogaster )
030192eels (anguilla spp.)
030193carp (cyprinus spp., carassius spp., ctenop- haryngodon idellus,hypophthalmichthys spp., cirrhinus spp.,mylopharyngodon piceus, catla catla, labeo spp., osteochilus hasselti, lepto- barbus hoeveni, megalobrama spp.)
030194atlantic and pacific bluefin tunas (thunnus thynnus, thunnus orientalis)
030195southern bluefin tunas (thunnus maccoyii)
030199other

HSN Code 0301 — FAQs

What is HSN code 0301?

HSN code 0301 classifies "Live Fish" 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 0301?

0301 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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 0301?

Goods under HSN 0301 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 Live Fish.

Which chapter does HSN code 0301 belong to?

HSN 0301 belongs to Chapter 03 — Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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