--- title: "HSN Code for Tunas (Whole or in Pieces) | HSN 16041410 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 16041410 related to Tunas (Whole or in Pieces) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041410/" --- # HSN Code 16041410: Tunas (Whole or in Pieces) - [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 : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Tunas | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 16041410 ? It includes Tunas (Whole or in Pieces) ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Tunas (Whole or in Pieces)? 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 Tunas (Whole or in Pieces)? Under HSN 16041410, Tunas (Whole or in Pieces) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Tunas (Whole or in Pieces) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Tunas (Whole or in Pieces); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Tunas (Whole or in Pieces)? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Tunas (Whole or in Pieces)? 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 Tunas (Whole or in Pieces)? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 16041410 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹31 Cr (+40.90% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1 Cr (+9.89% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹30 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2531 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1604: 3.44% of its exports; import side 12.64% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1604: #3 of 15 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 39.06% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4292 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +68.21% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1604: 3.44% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16041410 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 | 4.26 | 0.0002% | — | 1.44% | 1.54 | 0.0000% | — | 48.28% | +2.72 | #6068 | | FY 2019-20 | 6.58 | 0.0003% | +54.46% | 2.04% | 5.07 | 0.0002% | +229.22% | 62.36% | +1.51 | #5513 | | FY 2020-21 | 6.31 | 0.0003% | −4.10% | 1.55% | 2.23 | 0.0001% | −56.02% | 20.80% | +4.08 | #5643 | | FY 2021-22 | 9.09 | 0.0003% | +44.06% | 1.83% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −65.02% | 4.15% | +8.31 | #5612 | | FY 2022-23 | 15.29 | 0.0004% | +68.21% | 2.57% | 1.07 | 0.0000% | +37.18% | 11.98% | +14.22 | #5038 | | FY 2023-24 | 21.86 | 0.0006% | +42.97% | 3.16% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −14.95% | 9.92% | +20.95 | #4647 | | FY 2024-25 | 30.80 | 0.0008% | +40.90% | 3.44% | 1.00 | 0.0000% | +9.89% | 12.64% | +29.80 | #4292 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 39.06%/yr, imports -6.94%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16041410 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 39.06% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 16041410 have grown at a compound annual rate of 39.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹30.80 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 16041410 ranked #4292 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 16041410 ranks #4292 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1604, it ranks #3 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #2531 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 16041410 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 16041410 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 68.21% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹29.80 Crore in HSN Code 16041410 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹30.80 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹29.80 Crore — ranking #2531 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -6.94% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Tunas (Whole or in Pieces) India's imports under HSN Code 16041410 have grown at -6.94% CAGR, reaching ₹1.00 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 16041410 contributes 3.44% of Sub-Chapter 1604 exports — ranked #3 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1604, HSN Code 16041410 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 3.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.64% share (rank #3). ## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |