HSN 03046200 specifically covers frozen catfish fillets from the four designated genera (Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus), distinguishing it from the broader HSN 03046100 which encompasses frozen fillets of tilapias and other freshwater species under the same tariff heading. This code applies exclusively to processed catfish fillets in frozen form, whereas the parent heading 03046 also includes whole or gutted frozen fish of these species. Catfish fillets under this classification are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, making them accessible to global buyers through standard commercial channels.
HSN code 03046200 (HSN 03046200 specifically covers frozen catfish fillets from the four designated genera (Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus), distinguishing it from the broader HSN 03046100 which encompasses frozen fillets of tilapias and other freshwater species under the same tariff heading. This code applies exclusively to processed catfish fillets in frozen form, whereas the parent heading 03046 also includes whole or gutted frozen fish of these species. Catfish fillets under this classification are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, making them accessible to global buyers through standard commercial channels.) 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 03046200 specifically covers frozen catfish fillets from the four designated genera (Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus), distinguishing it from the broader HSN 03046100 which encompasses frozen fillets of tilapias and other freshwater species under the same tariff heading. This code applies exclusively to processed catfish fillets in frozen form, whereas the parent heading 03046 also includes whole or gutted frozen fish of these species. Catfish fillets under this classification are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, making them accessible to global buyers through standard commercial channels.
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 03046200 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 03046200 specifically covers frozen catfish fillets from the four designated genera (Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus), distinguishing it from the broader HSN 03046100 which encompasses frozen fillets of tilapias and other freshwater species under the same tariff heading. This code applies exclusively to processed catfish fillets in frozen form, whereas the parent heading 03046 also includes whole or gutted frozen fish of these species. Catfish fillets under this classification are freely exportable from India without requiring a license, making them accessible to global buyers through standard commercial channels.
HSN 03046200 falls under Chapter 03 and Heading 0304 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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