HSN code 0306

Heading in chapter 03 — Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

HSN code
0306

Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine

Classification

Code typeHSN — Harmonized System of Nomenclature
LevelHeading (4 digits)
SectionSection I — Live animals and animal products
Chapter 03Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Heading 0306Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine

28 codes under HSN 0306

HSN codeDescription
030611Rock lobster and other sea craw fish (palinurus spp., panulirus spp., jasus spp.)
030612Lobsters (homarus spp.)
030614Crabs
030615Norway lobsters (nephrops norvegicus)
030616Cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon)
030617Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… – other shrimps and prawns
030619Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… – other
03062100Crustaceans, whether in shell or not,live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, saltedor in brine; crustaceans, in shell, cookedby steaming or by boiling in…
03062200Crustaceans, whether in shell or not,live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, saltedor in brine; crustaceans, in shell, cookedby steaming or by boiling in…
03062400Crustaceans, whether in shell or not,live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, saltedor in brine; crustaceans, in shell, cookedby steaming or by boiling in…
03062500Norway lobsters(nephops norvegicus)
03062600Cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp, crangon crangon)
03062710Powdered
03062790Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… – other
03062900Crustaceans, whether in shell or not,live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, saltedor in brine; crustaceans, in shell, cookedby steaming or by boiling in…
030631Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (palinurus spp., jasus spp.)
030632Lobsters (homarus spp.)
030633Crabs
030634Norway lobsters (nephrops norvegicus)
030635Cold water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp. crangon crangon)
030636Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… – other shrimps and prawns
030639Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… – other
030691Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (palinurus spp., jasus spp.)
030692Lobsters (homarus spp.)
030693Crabs
030694Norway lobsters (nephrops norvegicus)
030695Shrimps and prawns
030699Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… – other

Using HSN 0306 in GST

On GST invoices, a business with annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least the first 4 digits (0306) on B2B invoices, and a business above ₹5 crore must show 6 digits on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.

The GST rate depends on the exact goods or service and any conditions in the rate notification, so it is not listed here. Check the official CBIC GST rate finder, then work out the tax with the GST calculator or make a bill with the GST invoice generator.

Frequently asked questions

What is HSN code 0306?

HSN code 0306 is the heading for: Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in….

What is the GST rate for HSN 0306?

GST rates are set by CBIC rate notifications and can depend on conditions, so check the CBIC GST rate finder for HSN 0306 before invoicing.

How many codes are under HSN 0306?

28 more detailed codes are listed directly under HSN 0306 in the GST list.