Specialty Asian food importers historically sourced shark fins for traditional soups, though international trade faces increasing regulatory scrutiny and market decline due to conservation concerns.
HSN code 03057100 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — export is not permitted.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Shark fins, dried or otherwise preserved, are classified under this specific code within the edible fish offal category.
This product typically requires CITES documentation for regulated shark species and dry, moisture-controlled packaging; verify current wildlife trade compliance and DGFT conditions before export.
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 03057100 is Prohibited under DGFT ITC(HS) policy — export of this product from India is not permitted.
HSN 03057100 covers shark fins, subject to significant international trade scrutiny.
HSN 03057100 falls under Chapter 03 and Heading 0305 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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