The aquaculture and seafood processing industry relies on HSN code 03043200 for trade classification of fresh or chilled catfish fillets sourced from species including Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus, which represent significant farmed fish varieties in Indian freshwater systems. These fillets serve both domestic consumption and international markets, with India's exports classified as freely exportable without requiring individual licenses. The code specifically covers processed fillets rather than whole fish, reflecting value-added preparation typical of modern seafood supply chains destined for retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing sectors.
HSN code 03043200 (The aquaculture and seafood processing industry relies on HSN code 03043200 for trade classification of fresh or chilled catfish fillets sourced from species including Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus, which represent significant farmed fish varieties in Indian freshwater systems. These fillets serve both domestic consumption and international markets, with India's exports classified as freely exportable without requiring individual licenses. The code specifically covers processed fillets rather than whole fish, reflecting value-added preparation typical of modern seafood supply chains destined for retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing sectors.) 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 aquaculture and seafood processing industry relies on HSN code 03043200 for trade classification of fresh or chilled catfish fillets sourced from species including Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus, which represent significant farmed fish varieties in Indian freshwater systems. These fillets serve both domestic consumption and international markets, with India's exports classified as freely exportable without requiring individual licenses. The code specifically covers processed fillets rather than whole fish, reflecting value-added preparation typical of modern seafood supply chains destined for retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing sectors.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 0304)
- 0304(whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozenFree
- 03043100Fresh or chilled fillets of tilapias - Free (Oreochromis spp.), catfishFree
- 03043300Fresh or chilled fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish - Free (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.),Free
- 03043900Fresh or chilled fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., - Free Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.) : -- OtherFree
- 03044100Fresh or chilled fillets of other fish : --Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, - Free Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou andFree
- 03044200Fresh or chilled fillets of other fish : --Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, - Free Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)Free
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No. HSN 03043200 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
The aquaculture and seafood processing industry relies on HSN code 03043200 for trade classification of fresh or chilled catfish fillets sourced from species including Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus, which represent significant farmed fish varieties in Indian freshwater systems. These fillets serve both domestic consumption and international markets, with India's exports classified as freely exportable without requiring individual licenses. The code specifically covers processed fillets rather than whole fish, reflecting value-added preparation typical of modern seafood supply chains destined for retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing sectors.
HSN 03043200 falls under Chapter 03 and Heading 0304 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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