The seafood processing and canning industry primarily drives demand for HSN 03035400, which covers commercially important fish species including herrings, anchovies, sardines, mackerel, and related varieties used in both fresh and preserved forms. These pelagic fish species are processed into canned products, fish meals, and value-added seafood exports that serve global markets in food manufacturing and retail distribution. Indian exporters may ship these products freely without requiring a license, supporting the country's established position in seafood trade.
HSN code 03035400 (The seafood processing and canning industry primarily drives demand for HSN 03035400, which covers commercially important fish species including herrings, anchovies, sardines, mackerel, and related varieties used in both fresh and preserved forms. These pelagic fish species are processed into canned products, fish meals, and value-added seafood exports that serve global markets in food manufacturing and retail distribution. Indian exporters may ship these products freely without requiring a license, supporting the country's established position in seafood trade.) is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
The seafood processing and canning industry primarily drives demand for HSN 03035400, which covers commercially important fish species including herrings, anchovies, sardines, mackerel, and related varieties used in both fresh and preserved forms. These pelagic fish species are processed into canned products, fish meals, and value-added seafood exports that serve global markets in food manufacturing and retail distribution. Indian exporters may ship these products freely without requiring a license, supporting the country's established position in seafood trade.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 0303)
- 0303fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04Free
- 03031100Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadingsFree
- 03031200gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus)Free
- 03031300Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadingsFree
- 03031400Salmonidae, excluding edible FreeFree
- 03031900fish offal of subheadingsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 03035400 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
The seafood processing and canning industry primarily drives demand for HSN 03035400, which covers commercially important fish species including herrings, anchovies, sardines, mackerel, and related varieties used in both fresh and preserved forms. These pelagic fish species are processed into canned products, fish meals, and value-added seafood exports that serve global markets in food manufacturing and retail distribution. Indian exporters may ship these products freely without requiring a license, supporting the country's established position in seafood trade.
HSN 03035400 falls under Chapter 03 and Heading 0303 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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