--- title: "HSN Code for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling | HSN 16041310 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 16041310 related to Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041310/" --- # HSN Code 16041310: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling - [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 : Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sardines, sardinella and brisling | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 16041310 ? It includes Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling? 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 Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling? 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 much GST applies to Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling? Under HSN 16041310, Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 16041310 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹33 Cr (+45.96% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−56.90% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹32 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2478 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1604: 3.67% of its exports; import side 9.48% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1604: #2 of 15 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.80% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4200 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +53.21% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1604: 3.67% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16041310 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 | 15.94 | 0.0007% | — | 5.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 13.17% | +15.52 | #4388 | | FY 2019-20 | 12.68 | 0.0006% | −20.45% | 3.94% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +114.29% | 11.07% | +11.78 | #4708 | | FY 2020-21 | 19.02 | 0.0009% | +50.00% | 4.67% | 3.62 | 0.0001% | +302.22% | 33.77% | +15.40 | #4253 | | FY 2021-22 | 29.14 | 0.0009% | +53.21% | 5.87% | 1.20 | 0.0000% | −66.85% | 6.38% | +27.94 | #4086 | | FY 2022-23 | 23.85 | 0.0007% | −18.15% | 4.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −19.17% | 10.86% | +22.88 | #4464 | | FY 2023-24 | 22.50 | 0.0006% | −5.66% | 3.25% | 1.74 | 0.0000% | +79.38% | 18.97% | +20.76 | #4601 | | FY 2024-25 | 32.84 | 0.0009% | +45.96% | 3.67% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −56.90% | 9.48% | +32.09 | #4200 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.80%/yr, imports 10.15%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16041310 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.80% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 16041310 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.80% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹15.94 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹32.84 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 16041310 ranked #4200 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 16041310 ranks #4200 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1604, it ranks #2 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #2478 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 16041310 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 16041310 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 53.21% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹32.09 Crore in HSN Code 16041310 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹32.84 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.75 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹32.09 Crore — ranking #2478 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 10.15% CAGR signals rising demand for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling India's imports under HSN Code 16041310 have grown at 10.15% CAGR, reaching ₹0.75 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 16041310 contributes 3.67% of Sub-Chapter 1604 exports — ranked #2 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1604, HSN Code 16041310 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 3.67% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.48% share (rank #5). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041100/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 16041320: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041320/) | Nil |