What products are classified under HSN 16041700 ?
It includes Eels (Whole or in Pieces)
HSN Code 16041700 represents Eels (Whole or in Pieces) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Eels (Whole or in Pieces) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 16041700, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Eels (Whole or in Pieces).
HSN Code 16041700 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 : Eels | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |
Description of goods
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Eels
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
Eels (Whole or in Pieces) 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 Eels (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.
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.
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.
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 separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Eels (Whole or in Pieces); Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Under HSN 16041700, Eels (Whole or in Pieces) 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.