Q3HSN Code 0309
Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs
Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption
GST rate
| All goods, other than fresh or chilled, pre-packaged and labelled | 5% |
| All goods, fresh or chilled | Nil |
| All goods, other than fresh or chilled, and other than pre- packaged and labelled | Nil |
Codes under 0309
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0309 10 | Fish — flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption | Varies |
| 0309 10 10 | Fresh or chilled | Varies |
| 0309 10 20 | Frozen | Varies |
| 0309 10 30 | Salted, in brine, dried or smoked | Varies |
| 0309 90 | Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption › Other | Varies |
| 0309 90 11 | Vannamei shrimp (litopenaeus vannamei) | Varies |
| 0309 90 12 | Indian white shrimp (fenneropenaeus indicus) | Varies |
| 0309 90 13 | Black tiger shrimp (penaeus monodon) | Varies |
| 0309 90 14 | Flower shrimp (penaeus semisulcatus) | Varies |
| 0309 90 21 | Vannamei shrimp (litopenaeus vannamei) | Varies |
| 0309 90 22 | Indian white shrimp (fenneropenaeus indicus) | Varies |
| 0309 90 23 | Black tiger shrimp (penaeus monodon) | Varies |
| 0309 90 24 | Flower shrimp (penaeus semisulcatus) | Varies |
| 0309 90 31 | Vannamei shrimp (litopenaeus vannamei) | Varies |
| 0309 90 32 | Indian white shrimp (fenneropenaeus indicus) | Varies |
| 0309 90 33 | Black tiger shrimp (penaeus monodon) | Varies |
| 0309 90 34 | Flower shrimp (penaeus semisulcatus) | Varies |
| 0309 90 40 | Crustaceans, other — flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption | Varies |
| 0309 90 50 | Molluscs, fresh or chilled — flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption | Varies |
| 0309 90 60 | Molluscs, frozen — flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption | Varies |
| 0309 90 70 | Molluscs, salted, in brine, dried or smoked — flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption | Varies |
| 0309 90 80 | Molluscs, other — flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption | Varies |
← Chapter 03: Fish, crustaceans and molluscs
Related HSN codes
0301Live fish0308Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs0302Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other0307Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled0303Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat0306Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs?
The HSN code for flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs is 0309, under Chapter 03 (Fish, crustaceans and molluscs).
What is the GST rate on flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs?
It depends on the specific item: all goods, other than fresh or chilled, pre-packaged and labelled is 5%; all goods, fresh or chilled is Nil; all goods, other than fresh or chilled, and other than pre- packaged and labelled is Nil.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.