HSN CODE - 03071100 : LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED OYSTERS

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 03071100 are used for the LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED OYSTERS products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 03071100

First two digits (03) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 03 - Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.

Next two digits (07) represent the heading number which is MOLLUSCS, WHETHER IN SHELL OR NOT, LIVE, FRESH, CHILLED, FROZEN, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE; SMOKED MOLLUSCS, WHETHER IN SHELL OR NOT, WHETHER OR NOT COOKED BEFORE OR DURING THE SMOKING PROCESS; FLOURS, MEALS AND PELLETS OF MOLLUSCS, FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Next two digits (11) represent the product code which is Oysters

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED OYSTERS

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.