HSN Code 03056400 – Tilapias (Oreochromis Spp.), Catfish (Pangasius Spp.,…

HSN Code

03056400

Chapter

Digits

8-digit

Section

What is HSN Code 03056400?

HSN code 03056400 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Tilapias (Oreochromis Spp.), Catfish (Pangasius Spp., Silurus Kg. Spp., Clarias Spp.,… 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 tilapias (oreochromis spp.), catfish (pangasius spp., silurus kg. spp., clarias spp.,… must quote HSN 03056400 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 03056400

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	03	fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Heading	0305	fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process
Sub-heading	030564	tilapias (oreochromis spp.), catfish (pangasius spp., silurus kg. spp., clarias spp., ictalurus spp.), carp (cyprinus spp.,carassius spp., cteno- pharyngodon 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.)
Tariff	03056400	tilapias (oreochromis spp.), catfish (pangasius spp., silurus kg. spp., clarias spp., ictalurus spp.), carp (cyprinus spp.,carassius spp., cteno- pharyngodon 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 03056400

Goods under HSN 03056400 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.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

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 03056400 — FAQs

What is HSN code 03056400?

HSN code 03056400 classifies "Tilapias (Oreochromis Spp.), Catfish (Pangasius Spp., Silurus Kg. 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 03056400?

03056400 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 03056400?

Goods under HSN 03056400 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 Kg. Spp., Clarias Spp.,….

Which chapter does HSN code 03056400 belong to?

HSN 03056400 belongs to Chapter 03 — Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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HSN Code 03056400 – Tilapias (Oreochromis Spp.), Catfish (Pangasius Spp., Silurus Kg. Spp., Clarias Spp.,…