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 or export of Sausages & similar meat products.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 16010000

HSN Code 16010000 relates to the following description.

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%

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 16010000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

−18.72% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+15.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4039 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1601

FY 2024-25

100.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1601’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 1601’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1601

FY 2024-25

#1 of 1

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1601

Import-side rank: #1 of 1

At a glance

−14.25%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#7051

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+42.86%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

100.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1601

Share of Sub-Chapter 1601 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5172

Balance

+5.49

Exports

8.63 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

Imports

3.14 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5657

Balance

+2.54

Exports

5.90 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−31.63% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

Imports

3.36 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+7.01% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6562

Balance

−1.93

Exports

2.99 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−49.32% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

Imports

4.92 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+46.43% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6686

Balance

−1.13

Exports

3.71 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+24.08% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

Imports

4.84 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−1.63% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6395

Balance

+4.64

Exports

5.30 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+42.86% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−86.36% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6778

Balance

+3.82

Exports

4.22 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−20.38% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−39.39% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7051

Balance

+2.97

Exports

3.43 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−18.72% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+15.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1601

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−14.25% /yr

Imports

−27.39% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 1601 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3.43 Cr

Import

₹0.46 Cr

Trade Balance

+2.97

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 16010000 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.