0308Heading (4-digit)Section I

HSN Code 0308 – Aquatic Invertebrates Other Than Crustaceans And Molluscs, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen,…

Full GST classification for Aquatic Invertebrates Other Than Crustaceans And Molluscs, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen,… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

0308

Chapter

03

Digits

4-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 0308?

HSN code 0308 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Aquatic Invertebrates Other Than Crustaceans And Molluscs, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen,… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-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 aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen,… must quote HSN 0308 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 0308

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter03fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Heading0308aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process

GST rate for HSN 0308

Goods under HSN 0308 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 0308 — FAQs

What is HSN code 0308?

HSN code 0308 classifies "Aquatic Invertebrates Other Than Crustaceans And Molluscs, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen,…" 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 0308?

0308 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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 0308?

Goods under HSN 0308 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 Aquatic Invertebrates Other Than Crustaceans And Molluscs, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen,….

Which chapter does HSN code 0308 belong to?

HSN 0308 belongs to Chapter 03 — Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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