030693Sub-heading (6-digit)Section I

HSN Code 030693 – Crustaceans, Whether In Shell Or Not, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Dried, Salted Or In…

Full GST classification for Crustaceans, Whether In Shell Or Not, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Dried, Salted Or In… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

030693

Chapter

03

Digits

6-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 030693?

HSN code 030693 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Crustaceans, Whether In Shell Or Not, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Dried, Salted Or In… 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 crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… must quote HSN 030693 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 030693

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter03fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Heading0306crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine
Sub-heading030693crabs

GST rate for HSN 030693

Goods under HSN 030693 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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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
03069300crabs

HSN Code 030693 — FAQs

What is HSN code 030693?

HSN code 030693 classifies "Crustaceans, Whether In Shell Or Not, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Dried, Salted Or In…" 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 030693?

030693 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 030693?

Goods under HSN 030693 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 Crustaceans, Whether In Shell Or Not, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Dried, Salted Or In….

Which chapter does HSN code 030693 belong to?

HSN 030693 belongs to Chapter 03 — Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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