HSN Code 16041600: Fish, not minced: Anchovies

HSN Code 16041600 represents Fish, not minced: Anchovies under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Fish, not minced: Anchovies correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 16041600, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Fish, not minced: Anchovies.

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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 : Anchovies	6%	6%	12%	0%

Description of goods

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Anchovies

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%

HSN Code	Description
16041100	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Salmon
16041210	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Pickled
16041290	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Other
16041310	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sardines, sardinella and brisling
16041320	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced :Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sprats
16041410	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Tunas
16041490	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Other
16041500	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Mackerel
16041700	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Eels
16041800	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins
16041900	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Other
16042000	Other prepared or preserved fish
16043100	Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar
16043200	Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar substitutes

HSN Code 16041100

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Salmon

HSN Code 16041210

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Pickled

HSN Code 16041290

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Other

HSN Code 16041310

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

HSN Code 16041320

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

HSN Code 16041410

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Tunas

HSN Code 16041490

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Other

HSN Code 16041500

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Mackerel

HSN Code 16041700

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Eels

HSN Code 16041800

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins

HSN Code 16041900

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Other

HSN Code 16042000

Other prepared or preserved fish

HSN Code 16043100

Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar

HSN Code 16043200

Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar substitutes

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What products are classified under HSN 16041600 ?

It includes Fish, not minced: Anchovies

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Fish, not minced: Anchovies?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Fish, not minced: Anchovies?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Fish, not minced: Anchovies is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Fish, not minced: Anchovies?

Under HSN 16041600, Fish, not minced: Anchovies attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Fish, not minced: Anchovies?

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.

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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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