HSN 03048300 covers frozen fillets of flat fish species including flounder, halibut, sole, and related Pleuronectidae and Bothidae varieties, distinguishing it from HSN 03048290 which encompasses frozen fillets of other fish species not specifically enumerated in this tariff classification. These flat fish fillets represent a significant seafood export category from India, with shipments freely exportable without license requirements. The code applies specifically when fish have been filleted and frozen, establishing precise customs documentation and duty assessment for cross-border trade in this prepared seafood product.
HSN code 03048300 (HSN 03048300 covers frozen fillets of flat fish species including flounder, halibut, sole, and related Pleuronectidae and Bothidae varieties, distinguishing it from HSN 03048290 which encompasses frozen fillets of other fish species not specifically enumerated in this tariff classification. These flat fish fillets represent a significant seafood export category from India, with shipments freely exportable without license requirements. The code applies specifically when fish have been filleted and frozen, establishing precise customs documentation and duty assessment for cross-border trade in this prepared seafood product.) 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 03048300 covers frozen fillets of flat fish species including flounder, halibut, sole, and related Pleuronectidae and Bothidae varieties, distinguishing it from HSN 03048290 which encompasses frozen fillets of other fish species not specifically enumerated in this tariff classification. These flat fish fillets represent a significant seafood export category from India, with shipments freely exportable without license requirements. The code applies specifically when fish have been filleted and frozen, establishing precise customs documentation and duty assessment for cross-border trade in this prepared seafood product.
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 03048300 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 03048300 covers frozen fillets of flat fish species including flounder, halibut, sole, and related Pleuronectidae and Bothidae varieties, distinguishing it from HSN 03048290 which encompasses frozen fillets of other fish species not specifically enumerated in this tariff classification. These flat fish fillets represent a significant seafood export category from India, with shipments freely exportable without license requirements. The code applies specifically when fish have been filleted and frozen, establishing precise customs documentation and duty assessment for cross-border trade in this prepared seafood product.
HSN 03048300 falls under Chapter 03 and Heading 0304 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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