The seafood trade relies on HSN code 03045500 to classify fresh or chilled toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) imported into India, a deep-sea species prized by high-end restaurants and premium seafood distributors for its firm white flesh and culinary applications. This tariff classification covers the free toothfish variety in its fresh or chilled state, distinct from frozen or processed forms that fall under separate codes. Toothfish shipments under this code are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, facilitating its movement through international seafood supply chains.
HSN code 03045500 (The seafood trade relies on HSN code 03045500 to classify fresh or chilled toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) imported into India, a deep-sea species prized by high-end restaurants and premium seafood distributors for its firm white flesh and culinary applications. This tariff classification covers the free toothfish variety in its fresh or chilled state, distinct from frozen or processed forms that fall under separate codes. Toothfish shipments under this code are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, facilitating its movement through international seafood supply chains.) 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 trade relies on HSN code 03045500 to classify fresh or chilled toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) imported into India, a deep-sea species prized by high-end restaurants and premium seafood distributors for its firm white flesh and culinary applications. This tariff classification covers the free toothfish variety in its fresh or chilled state, distinct from frozen or processed forms that fall under separate codes. Toothfish shipments under this code are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, facilitating its movement through international seafood supply chains.
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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 03045500 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
The seafood trade relies on HSN code 03045500 to classify fresh or chilled toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) imported into India, a deep-sea species prized by high-end restaurants and premium seafood distributors for its firm white flesh and culinary applications. This tariff classification covers the free toothfish variety in its fresh or chilled state, distinct from frozen or processed forms that fall under separate codes. Toothfish shipments under this code are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, facilitating its movement through international seafood supply chains.
HSN 03045500 falls under Chapter 03 and Heading 0304 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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