030243Sub-heading (6-digit)Section I

HSN Code 030243 – Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus, Sardinops Spp.), Sardinella (Sardinella Spp.), Brisling Or Sprats (Sprattus Sprattus)

Full GST classification for Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus, Sardinops Spp.), Sardinella (Sardinella Spp.), Brisling Or Sprats (Sprattus Sprattus) — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, and related HSN codes.

HSN Code

030243

Chapter

03

Digits

6-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 030243?

HSN code 030243 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus, Sardinops Spp.), Sardinella (Sardinella Spp.), Brisling Or Sprats (Sprattus Sprattus) under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-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 sardines (sardina pilchardus, sardinops spp.), sardinella (sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (sprattus sprattus) must quote HSN 030243 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 030243

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter03fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Heading0302fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0303
Sub-heading030243sardines (sardina pilchardus, sardinops spp.), sardinella (sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (sprattus sprattus)

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HSN Code 030243 — FAQs

What is HSN code 030243?

HSN code 030243 classifies "Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus, Sardinops Spp.), Sardinella (Sardinella Spp.), Brisling Or Sprats (Sprattus Sprattus)" 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 030243?

030243 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-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.

Which chapter does HSN code 030243 belong to?

HSN 030243 belongs to Chapter 03 — Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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