What products are classified under HSN 16041800 ?
It includes Fish, not minced: Shark fins
HSN Code 16041800 represents Fish, not minced: Shark fins under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Fish, not minced: Shark fins correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 16041800, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Fish, not minced: Shark fins.
HSN Code 16041800 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 : Shark fins | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |
Description of goods
Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins
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
Fish, not minced: Shark fins 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 : Eels | |
| 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 : Eels
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 Fish, not minced: Shark fins
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.
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.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Fish, not minced: Shark fins; 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.
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.
Under HSN 16041800, Fish, not minced: Shark fins 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.