HSN Code 16010000: Sausages & similar meat products

HSN Code 16010000 represents Sausages & similar meat products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sausages & similar meat products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 16010000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Sausages & similar meat products.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
16	Preparation of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates	1601	Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products	Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products	6%	6%	12%	0%

Description of goods

Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products

Chapter

16 – Preparation of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates

Sub Chapter

1601 – Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products

CGST 6%

SGST 6%

IGST 12%

CESS 0%

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What products are classified under HSN 16010000 ?

It includes Sausages & similar meat products

How should mixed supplies be billed when Sausages & similar meat products is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sausages & similar meat products; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sausages & similar meat products?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sausages & similar meat products?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

Any common misclassification issue with Sausages & similar meat products?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Sausages & similar meat products?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

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