What products are classified under HSN 16041490 ?
It includes Other Tunas, Skipjack & Bonito
HSN Code 16041490 represents Other Tunas, Skipjack & Bonito under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Tunas, Skipjack & Bonito correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 16041490, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Other Tunas, Skipjack & Bonito.
HSN Code 16041490 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 : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |
Description of goods
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Other
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
Other Tunas, Skipjack & Bonito 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 :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 : 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 :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 : 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
It includes Other Tunas, Skipjack & Bonito
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 separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Tunas, Skipjack & Bonito; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
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.
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.
Under HSN 16041490, Other Tunas, Skipjack & Bonito attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
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.