Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae)
HS subheading 0304.97 identifies Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae) — a six-digit classification under Chapter 03 used to set duty and paperwork.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 0304.97 covers Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae). It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. Marine products are a major Indian export, led by frozen shrimp and a wide range of finfish from the eastern and western seaboards.
How to read this code
0304.97 is the six-digit HS subheading for fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not mince. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many live animals & animal products lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 03 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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