HS 0305.64.00Chapter 03 — Fish and Crustaceans
Import Duty on Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.)
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 0305.64.00
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
30%
Social Welfare Surcharge
3%
IGST
0% / 5%
Total Effective Duty
33%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free
CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: SanP. Required at the time of import clearance.
FTA / Preferential Duty Rates
Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements
| FTA / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -30.0% | ~30.9% on AV |
Full FTA rate table14 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 0305
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Amend notification No. 69/2011-Customs to deepen the tariff concessions under the India-Japan CEPA.25.03.2020Further amends the notification No. 69/2011-Customs, dated the 29th July, 2011 [G.S.R. 593(E)].31.12.2016Further amends the notification No. 53/2011-Customs, dated the 1st July, 2011 [G.S.R. 499(E)].31.12.2016Amends notification No. 53/2011-Customs dated 1st July, 2011 to provide deeper tariff concessions in respect of specified goods imported from Malaysia under the30.06.2016Further amends the notification No. 69/2011-Customs, dated the 29th July, 2011 [G.S.R. 593(E)].31.03.2016
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What is the import duty on Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.)?
The total import duty is 33%, comprising BCD of 30%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 3% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST is conditional for this code: 0% or 5% depending on the notification conditions. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.) under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 0305.64.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.)?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 0305.64.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 0305.64.00?
The lowest available BCD rate is 0% under SAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011). A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.
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HS Code Details
HS Code0305.64.00
Chapter03 — Fish and Crustaceans
Heading0305
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available