How many digits of HSN code do I need for Chapter 16 products?

For businesses with turnover up to Rs 5 crore, a 4-digit HSN code is sufficient. For turnover above Rs 5 crore, you need a 6-digit code. For exports and imports of preparations of meat, fish, an 8-digit HSN code is mandatory.

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Chapter 16 — Preparations of Meat, Fish

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95 HSN codes for preparations of meat, fish products. Find the correct code for your GST invoices.

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All HSN Codes in Chapter 16

5 headings, 95 total codes

1601Sausages And Similar Products, Of Meat, Meat Offal, Blood Or Insects, Food Preparations Based On These Products

2 codes

HSN Code	Description
160100	Sausages And Similar Products, Of Meat, Meat Offal, Blood Or Insects, Food Preparations Based On These Products
16010000	Sausages And Similar Products, Of Meat, Meat Offal, Blood Or Insects; Food Preparations Based On These Products

1602Other Prepared Or Preserved Meat, Meat Offal Blood Or Insects

20 codes

HSN Code	Description
160210	Homogenised Preparations
16021000	Homogenised Preparations
160220	Of Liver Of Any Animal
16022000	Of Liver Of Any Animal
160231	Of Turkeys
16023100	Of Turkeys
160232	Of Fowls Of The Species Gallus Domesticus
16023200	Of Fowls Of The Species Gallus Domesticus
160239	Other
16023900	Other
160241	Hams And Cuts Thereof
16024100	Hams And Cuts Thereof
160242	Shoulders And Cuts Thereof
16024200	Shoulders And Cuts Thereof
160249	Other, Including Mixtures
16024900	Other, Including Mixtures
160250	Of Bovine Animals
16025000	Of Bovine Animals
160290	Other, Including Preparations Of Blood Of Any Animal
16029000	Other, Including Preparations Of Blood Of Any Animal

1603Extracts And Juices Of Meat, Fish Or Crustaceans, Molluscs Or Other Aquatic Invertebrates

4 codes

HSN Code	Description
160300	Extracts And Juices Of Meat, Fish Or Crustaceans, Molluscs Or Other Aquatic Invertebrates :
16030010	Extracts And Juices Of Meat
16030020	Extracts Of Fish
16030090	Other

1604Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Substitutes Prepared From Fish Eggs

27 codes

HSN Code	Description
160411	Salmon
16041100	Salmon
160412	Herrings :
16041210	Pickled
16041290	Other
160413	Sardines, Sardinella And Brisling Or Sprats:
16041310	Sardines, Sardinella And Brisling
16041320	Sprats
160414	Tunas, Skipjack Tuna And Bonito (Sarda Spp.):
16041410	Tunas
16041490	Other
160415	Mackerel
16041500	Mackerel
160416	Anchovies
16041600	Anchovies
160417	Eels
16041700	Eels
160418	Shark Fins
16041800	Shark Fins
160419	Other
16041900	Other
160420	Other Prepared Or Preserved Fish
16042000	Other Prepared Or Preserved Fish
160431	Caviar
16043100	Caviar
160432	Caviar Substitutes
16043200	Caviar Substitutes

1605Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared Or Preserved

37 codes

HSN Code	Description
160510	Crab
16051000	Crab
160521	Not In Airtight Container
16052100	Not In Airtight Container
160529	Other
16052900	Other
160530	Lobster
16053000	Lobster
160540	Other Crustaceans
16054000	Other Crustaceans
160551	Oysters
16055100	Oysters
160552	Scallops, Including Queen Scallops
16055200	Scallops, Including Queen Scallops
160553	Mussels
16055300	Mussels
160554	Cuttle Fish And Squid
16055400	Cuttle Fish And Squid
160555	Octopus
16055500	Octopus
160556	Clams, Cockles And Arkshells
16055600	Clams, Cockles And Arkshells
160557	Abalone
16055700	Abalone
160558	Snails, Other Than Sea Snails
16055800	Snails, Other Than Sea Snails
160559	Other
16055900	Other
160561	Sea Cucumbers
16056100	Sea Cucumbers
160562	Sea Urchins
16056200	Sea Urchins
160563	Jellyfish
16056300	Jellyfish
160569	Other
16056900	Other
160590	Other

About HSN Chapter 16 — Preparations of Meat, Fish

HSN Chapter 16 covers preparations of meat, fish and related products under the Indian GST system. This chapter contains 95 codes organized into 5 headings.

When creating GST invoices for preparations of meat, fish products, you must include the correct HSN code. Businesses with turnover up to Rs 5 crore need a 4-digit code, while those above Rs 5 crore need 6 digits.

Use our free HSN code finder to search by product name or code number. Or create GST invoices with auto-suggested HSN codes using myBillPlease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What HSN codes fall under Chapter 16?

Chapter 16 (Preparations of Meat, Fish) contains 95 HSN codes ranging from 1601 to 160590.

What is the GST rate for Preparations of Meat, Fish?

GST rates vary by specific product. Items can fall under 0%, 5%, 18%, or 40% GST slabs. Check the code table above.

How many digits of HSN code do I need?

4-digit for turnover up to Rs 5 crore, 6-digit for above Rs 5 crore, 8-digit for exports and imports.

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