What products are classified under HSN 16021000 ?
It includes Homogenised Preparations
HSN Code 16021000 represents Homogenised Preparations under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Homogenised Preparations correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 16021000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Homogenised Preparations.
HSN Code 16021000 relates to the following description:
| 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 | 1602 | Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects | Homogenised preparations | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |
Homogenised Preparations does not include products with the following descriptions:
| HSN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Of liver of any animal | |
| Of poultry of heading 0105 : Of turkeys | |
| Of poultry of heading 0105 : Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus | |
| Of poultry of heading 0105 : Other | |
| Of swine : Hams and cuts thereof | |
| Of swine : Shoulders and cuts thereof | |
| Of swine : Other, including mixtures | |
| Of bovine animals | |
| Other, including preparations of blood of any animal |
Of liver of any animal
Of poultry of heading 0105 : Of turkeys
Of poultry of heading 0105 : Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus
Of poultry of heading 0105 : Other
Of swine : Hams and cuts thereof
Of swine : Shoulders and cuts thereof
Of swine : Other, including mixtures
Of bovine animals
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
It includes Homogenised Preparations
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.
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.
Under HSN 16021000, Homogenised Preparations attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Homogenised Preparations; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
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.
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.
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.