030493Sub-heading (6-digit)Section I

HSN Code 030493 – Tilapias (Oreochromis Spp.), Catfish (Pangasius Spp., Silurus Spp., Clarias Spp.,…

Full GST classification for Tilapias (Oreochromis Spp.), Catfish (Pangasius Spp., Silurus Spp., Clarias Spp.,… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

030493

Chapter

03

Digits

6-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 030493?

HSN code 030493 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Tilapias (Oreochromis Spp.), Catfish (Pangasius Spp., Silurus Spp., Clarias Spp.,… 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 tilapias (oreochromis spp.), catfish (pangasius spp., silurus spp., clarias spp.,… must quote HSN 030493 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 030493

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter03fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Heading0304fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen
Sub-heading030493tilapias (oreochromis spp.), catfish (pangasius spp., silurus spp., clarias spp., ictalurus spp.), carp (cyprinus spp.,carassius spp., ctenophary-ngodon idellus, hypophthalmichthys spp.,cirrhinus spp., mylopharyngodon piceus, catla catla, labeo spp., osteochilus hasselti, lepto-barbus hoeveni, megalobrama spp.), eels (anguilla spp.), nile perch (lates niloticus) and snakeheads (channa spp.)

GST rate for HSN 030493

Goods under HSN 030493 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 030493 — FAQs

What is HSN code 030493?

HSN code 030493 classifies "Tilapias (Oreochromis Spp.), Catfish (Pangasius Spp., Silurus Spp., Clarias Spp.,…" 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 030493?

030493 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.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 030493?

Goods under HSN 030493 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 Tilapias (Oreochromis Spp.), Catfish (Pangasius Spp., Silurus Spp., Clarias Spp.,….

Which chapter does HSN code 030493 belong to?

HSN 030493 belongs to Chapter 03 — Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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