HSN Code 16041310 represents Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 16041310, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling.
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HSN Code 16041310 relates to the following description.
Preparation of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sardines, sardinella and brisling
6%
6%
12%
0%
Description of Goods
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sardines, sardinella and brisling
Chapter
16 - Preparation of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
Sub Chapter
1604 - Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs
CGST
6%
SGST
6%
IGST
12%
CESS
0%
Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling does not include products with the following descriptions.
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Salmon
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Pickled
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Other
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced :Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sprats
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Tunas
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Other
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Mackerel
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Anchovies
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Eels
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Other
Other prepared or preserved fish
Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar
Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar substitutes
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Salmon
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Pickled
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Other
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced :Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sprats
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Tunas
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Other
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Mackerel
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Anchovies
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Eels
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Other
Other prepared or preserved fish
Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar
Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar substitutes
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹33 Cr
0.0009% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹32 Cr
Surplus rank #2478 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 1604
FY 2024-253.67%
Share of Sub-Chapter 1604’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 9.48% of Sub-Chapter 1604’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1604
FY 2024-25#2 of 15
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1604
Import-side rank: #5 of 15
At a glance
12.80%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#4200
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+53.21%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
3.67%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1604
Share of Sub-Chapter 1604 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+15.52
Exports
15.94 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
— YoY
5.39% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
13.17% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Balance
+11.78
Exports
12.68 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
−20.45% YoY
3.94% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+114.29% YoY
11.07% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Balance
+15.40
Exports
19.02 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+50.00% YoY
4.67% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Imports
3.62 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+302.22% YoY
33.77% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Balance
+27.94
Exports
29.14 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+53.21% YoY
5.87% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Imports
1.20 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−66.85% YoY
6.38% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Balance
+22.88
Exports
23.85 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
−18.15% YoY
4.01% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−19.17% YoY
10.86% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Balance
+20.76
Exports
22.50 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
−5.66% YoY
3.25% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Imports
1.74 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+79.38% YoY
18.97% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Balance
+32.09
Exports
32.84 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+45.96% YoY
3.67% of Sub-Ch. 1604
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−56.90% YoY
9.48% of Sub-Ch. 1604
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
12.80% /yr
Imports
10.15% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹895.19 Cr
Import
₹7.91 Cr
Trade Balance
+887.28
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.
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.
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.
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.
India's imports under HSN Code 16041310 have grown at 10.15% CAGR, reaching ₹0.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.
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).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 16041310 and GST compliance.
It includes 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.