HSN code 03043900 encompasses fresh or chilled fillets derived from a diverse range of farmed and wild freshwater fish species, including tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, which are filleted and immediately chilled to preserve quality for international trade. The production process involves harvesting mature fish, cleaning and removing the backbone and skin to obtain boneless fillets, followed by rapid chilling or icing to maintain freshness during storage and transit. These fillets are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, making them a significant component of the country's seafood export portfolio to global markets.
HSN code 03043900 (HSN code 03043900 encompasses fresh or chilled fillets derived from a diverse range of farmed and wild freshwater fish species, including tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, which are filleted and immediately chilled to preserve quality for international trade. The production process involves harvesting mature fish, cleaning and removing the backbone and skin to obtain boneless fillets, followed by rapid chilling or icing to maintain freshness during storage and transit. These fillets are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, making them a significant component of the country's seafood export portfolio to global markets.) 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
HSN code 03043900 encompasses fresh or chilled fillets derived from a diverse range of farmed and wild freshwater fish species, including tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, which are filleted and immediately chilled to preserve quality for international trade. The production process involves harvesting mature fish, cleaning and removing the backbone and skin to obtain boneless fillets, followed by rapid chilling or icing to maintain freshness during storage and transit. These fillets are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, making them a significant component of the country's seafood export portfolio to global markets.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 0304)
- 0304(whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozenFree
- 03043100Fresh or chilled fillets of tilapias - Free (Oreochromis spp.), catfishFree
- 03043200Fresh 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., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla - Free catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.) : -- Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp)Free
- 03043300Fresh or chilled fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish - Free (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.),Free
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 03043900 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN code 03043900 encompasses fresh or chilled fillets derived from a diverse range of farmed and wild freshwater fish species, including tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, which are filleted and immediately chilled to preserve quality for international trade. The production process involves harvesting mature fish, cleaning and removing the backbone and skin to obtain boneless fillets, followed by rapid chilling or icing to maintain freshness during storage and transit. These fillets are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, making them a significant component of the country's seafood export portfolio to global markets.
HSN 03043900 falls under Chapter 03 and Heading 0304 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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