03024300Tariff Item (8-digit)Section I

HSN Code 03024300 – Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus, Sardinops Spp.), Sardinella (Sardinella Spp.), Brisling Or…

Full GST classification for Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus, Sardinops Spp.), Sardinella (Sardinella Spp.), Brisling Or… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

03024300

Chapter

03

Digits

8-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 03024300?

HSN code 03024300 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus, Sardinops Spp.), Sardinella (Sardinella Spp.), Brisling Or… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-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… must quote HSN 03024300 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 03024300

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)
Tariff03024300sardines (sardina pilchardus, sardinops spp.), sardinella (sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (sprattus sprattus)

GST rate for HSN 03024300

Goods under HSN 03024300 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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HSN Code 03024300 — FAQs

What is HSN code 03024300?

HSN code 03024300 classifies "Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus, Sardinops Spp.), Sardinella (Sardinella Spp.), Brisling Or…" 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 03024300?

03024300 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-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 03024300?

Goods under HSN 03024300 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 Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus, Sardinops Spp.), Sardinella (Sardinella Spp.), Brisling Or….

Which chapter does HSN code 03024300 belong to?

HSN 03024300 belongs to Chapter 03 — Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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