The aquaculture and seafood processing industries rely on HSN code 03056990 to classify miscellaneous edible crustaceans and molluscs not covered under more specific tariff headings. This code encompasses a diverse range of shellfish products destined for both domestic consumption and international markets, with these items freely exportable from India without requiring a license. The classification captures niche seafood varieties that fall outside primary categories, serving specialized culinary and industrial applications across global supply chains.
HSN code 03056990 (The aquaculture and seafood processing industries rely on HSN code 03056990 to classify miscellaneous edible crustaceans and molluscs not covered under more specific tariff headings. This code encompasses a diverse range of shellfish products destined for both domestic consumption and international markets, with these items freely exportable from India without requiring a license. The classification captures niche seafood varieties that fall outside primary categories, serving specialized culinary and industrial applications across global 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 aquaculture and seafood processing industries rely on HSN code 03056990 to classify miscellaneous edible crustaceans and molluscs not covered under more specific tariff headings. This code encompasses a diverse range of shellfish products destined for both domestic consumption and international markets, with these items freely exportable from India without requiring a license. The classification captures niche seafood varieties that fall outside primary categories, serving specialized culinary and industrial applications across global supply chains.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 0305)
- 03053 HeadingsFree
- 03052000Livers, roes and milt of fish, - dried, smoked, salted or in Free brineFree
- 03053100Fish fillets, dried, salted or in - Free brine, but not smoked : --Free
- 03053200Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked : -- Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, - Free Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and MuraenolepididaeFree
- 03053900Fish fillets, dried, salted or in - Free brine, but not smoked : -- OtherFree
- 03054100Smoked fish, including fillets, other than edible fish offal : -- Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, - Free Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)Free
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 03056990 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 industries rely on HSN code 03056990 to classify miscellaneous edible crustaceans and molluscs not covered under more specific tariff headings. This code encompasses a diverse range of shellfish products destined for both domestic consumption and international markets, with these items freely exportable from India without requiring a license. The classification captures niche seafood varieties that fall outside primary categories, serving specialized culinary and industrial applications across global supply chains.
HSN 03056990 falls under Chapter 03 and Heading 0305 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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