--- title: "HSN Code for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other | HSN 16041290 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 16041290 related to Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041290/" --- # HSN Code 16041290: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other - [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 : Herrings : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 16041290 ? It includes Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other? 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 Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other? 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) – Herrings – Other? Under HSN 16041290, Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 16041290 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−30.61% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4931 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1604: 0.04% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1604: #7 of 15 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -19.61% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #9126 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +52.78% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1604: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16041290 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 | 1.26 | 0.0001% | — | 0.43% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.26 | #7408 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.29% | 0.14% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.45 | #8275 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.00% | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.36 | #8465 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +52.78% | 0.11% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.55 | #8501 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +34.55% | 0.12% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.74 | #8363 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.78% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.49 | #8809 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −30.61% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.34 | #9126 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -19.61%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16041290 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -19.61% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 16041290 have declined at a compound annual rate of -19.61% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.34 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 16041290 ranked #9126 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 16041290 ranks #9126 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1604, it ranks #7 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #4931 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 16041290 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 16041290 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 52.78% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.34 Crore in HSN Code 16041290 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.34 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.34 Crore — ranking #4931 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 16041290 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 1604 exports — ranked #7 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1604, HSN Code 16041290 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share. ## 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 (this hsn code) | < ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041100/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 16041320: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041320/) | Nil |