--- title: "HSN Code for Eels (Whole or in Pieces) | HSN 16041700 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 16041700 related to Eels (Whole or in Pieces) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041700/" --- # HSN Code 16041700: Eels (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 : Eels | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 16041700 ? It includes Eels (Whole or in Pieces) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Eels (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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Eels (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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Eels (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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Eels (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 Eels (Whole or in Pieces); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Eels (Whole or in Pieces)? Under HSN 16041700, Eels (Whole or in Pieces) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 16041700 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−53.75% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7617 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1604: 0.00% of its exports; import side 4.68% ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16041700 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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.44% | −0.27 | — | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +62.96% | 4.93% | −0.44 | — | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +81.82% | 8.72% | −0.80 | — | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −53.75% | 4.68% | −0.37 | — | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16041700 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 16041700 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Eels (Whole or in Pieces) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.37 Crore in HSN Code 16041700 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.37 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.37 Crore — ranking #7617 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ## 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](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 | | — | HSN Code 16041700: Eels (Whole or in Pieces) (this hsn code) | Nil |