HSN Code 16041320: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats

HSN Code 16041320 represents Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 16041320, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats.

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Description of Goods for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats

HSN Code 16041320 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 1604 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 : Sprats 6% 6% 12% 0%

Description of goods

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced :Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sprats

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%

What does HSN Code 16041320 not include?

Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
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 : Sardines, sardinella and brisling
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 : Sardines, sardinella and brisling

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

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FAQs for HSN Code 16041320

What products are classified under HSN 16041320 ?

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

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

Under HSN 16041320, Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

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

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.

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

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) – Sprats?

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) – Sprats?

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.

Important Disclaimer

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.

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