030542Sub-heading (6-digit)Section I

HSN Code 030542 – Herrings (Clupea Harengus, Clupea Pallasii)

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HSN Code

030542

Chapter

03

Digits

6-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 030542?

HSN code 030542 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Herrings (Clupea Harengus, Clupea Pallasii) 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 herrings (clupea harengus, clupea pallasii) must quote HSN 030542 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 030542

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter03fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Heading0305fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process
Sub-heading030542herrings (clupea harengus, clupea pallasii)

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HSN Code 030542 — FAQs

What is HSN code 030542?

HSN code 030542 classifies "Herrings (Clupea Harengus, Clupea Pallasii)" 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 030542?

030542 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 030542 belong to?

HSN 030542 belongs to Chapter 03 — Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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