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# HSN Code 16041500: Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Mackerel

- [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 : Mackerel | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 16041500 ?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Mackerel?

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) – Mackerel?

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) – Mackerel?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Mackerel is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Mackerel; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 16041500 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+116.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+1.82% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7174 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1604: 0.06% of its exports; import side 7.08%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1604: #5 of 15 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 61.89% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8762 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +400.00% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1604: 0.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16041500

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 7.52% | −0.21 | #9664 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 3.94% | −0.29 | #9613 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +400.00% | 0.04% | 4.08 | 0.0001% | +1,175.00% | 38.06% | −3.93 | #9034 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.00% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −76.47% | 5.10% | −0.75 | #9176 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +90.48% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −47.92% | 5.60% | −0.10 | #8854 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −37.50% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +10.00% | 6.00% | −0.30 | #9307 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +116.00% | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1.82% | 7.08% | −0.02 | #8762 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 61.89%/yr, imports 15.17%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16041500 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 61.89% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 16041500 have grown at a compound annual rate of 61.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 16041500 ranked #8762 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 16041500 ranks #8762 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1604, it ranks #5 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #7174 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 16041500 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 16041500 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 400.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.02 Crore in HSN Code 16041500 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.56 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.54 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.02 Crore — ranking #7174 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.17% CAGR signals rising demand for Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Mackerel

India's imports under HSN Code 16041500 have grown at 15.17% CAGR, reaching ₹0.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 16041500 contributes 0.06% of Sub-Chapter 1604 exports — ranked #5

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1604, HSN Code 16041500 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.08% share (rank #6).

## 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)](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 (this hsn code) | < ₹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 |