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# HSN Code 16010000: Sausages & similar meat products

- [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/)
- [Chapter 16: Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-16/)
- [Sub-chapter 1601: Sausages & meat products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1601/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 16010000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−18.72% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+15.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4039 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1601: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1601: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -14.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7051 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +42.86% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1601: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16010000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 1601 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1601 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 8.63 | 0.0004% | — | 100.00% | 3.14 | 0.0001% | — | 100.00% | +5.49 | #5172 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.90 | 0.0003% | −31.63% | 100.00% | 3.36 | 0.0001% | +7.01% | 100.00% | +2.54 | #5657 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.99 | 0.0001% | −49.32% | 100.00% | 4.92 | 0.0002% | +46.43% | 100.00% | −1.93 | #6562 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.71 | 0.0001% | +24.08% | 100.00% | 4.84 | 0.0001% | −1.63% | 100.00% | −1.13 | #6686 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.30 | 0.0001% | +42.86% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.36% | 100.00% | +4.64 | #6395 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.22 | 0.0001% | −20.38% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −39.39% | 100.00% | +3.82 | #6778 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.43 | 0.0001% | −18.72% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +15.00% | 100.00% | +2.97 | #7051 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -14.25%/yr, imports -27.39%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16010000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -14.25% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 16010000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -14.25% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹8.63 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 16010000 ranked #7051 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 16010000 ranks #7051 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1601, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #4039 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 16010000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 16010000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 42.86% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.97 Crore in HSN Code 16010000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.43 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.46 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.97 Crore — ranking #4039 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -27.39% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sausages & similar meat products

India's imports under HSN Code 16010000 have grown at -27.39% CAGR, reaching ₹0.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 16010000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 1601 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1601, HSN Code 16010000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1601

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 16010000: Sausages & similar meat products (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |