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# HSN Code 16041100: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon

- [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 1604: Preserved fish & caviar substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1604/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Salmon | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 16041100 ?

It includes Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon?

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.

### How much GST applies to Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon?

Under HSN 16041100, Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon?

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 16041100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−12.61% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7901 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1604: 0.00% of its exports; import side 12.26%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: +500.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1604: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16041100

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. 1604 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1604 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.57% | −0.05 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,700.00% | 11.07% | −0.90 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −65.56% | 2.89% | −0.31 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +90.32% | 3.14% | −0.59 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.24 | 0.0000% | +110.17% | 13.89% | −1.23 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +500.00% | 0.01% | 1.11 | 0.0000% | −10.48% | 12.10% | −1.05 | #9987 |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −12.61% | 12.26% | −0.97 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 63.92%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16041100 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 16041100

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 16041100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 16041100 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 500.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.97 Crore in HSN Code 16041100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.97 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.97 Crore — ranking #7901 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 63.92% CAGR signals rising demand for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon

India's imports under HSN Code 16041100 have grown at 63.92% CAGR, reaching ₹0.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1604

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 16042000: Other Prepared Or Preserved Fish](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16042000/) | ₹829 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 16041310: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041310/) | ₹33 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 16041410: Tunas (Whole or in Pieces)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041410/) | ₹31 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 16041210: Fish: Herrings: Pickled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041210/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 16041500: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Mackerel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041500/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 16041600: Fish, not minced: Anchovies](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041600/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | [HSN Code 16041290: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041290/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 16041490: Other Tunas, Skipjack & Bonito](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041490/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | HSN Code 16041100: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon (this hsn code) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 16041320: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041320/) | Nil |