HSN Code 16052100: Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container

HSN Code 16052100 represents Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 16052100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 16052100

HSN Code 16052100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container

Chapter

16 - Preparation of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates

Sub Chapter

1605 - Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 16052100 not include?

Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 16052100 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹710 Cr

−6.58% vs FY 2023-24

0.0193% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹5 Cr

+29.79% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹705 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #466 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1605

FY 2024-25

12.28%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1605’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 9.94% of Sub-Chapter 1605’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1605

FY 2024-25

#2 of 18

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1605

Import-side rank: #2 of 18

At a glance

0.71%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#727

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+38.67%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

12.28%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1605

Share of Sub-Chapter 1605 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 16052100

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #485

Balance

+675.50

Exports

680.30 ₹ Cr

0.0298% share

— YoY

25.01% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

4.80 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

30.85% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #538

Balance

+596.66

Exports

611.80 ₹ Cr

0.0278% share

−10.07% YoY

19.94% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

15.14 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+215.42% YoY

57.72% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #429

Balance

+846.92

Exports

848.40 ₹ Cr

0.0394% share

+38.67% YoY

19.74% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

1.48 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−90.22% YoY

4.81% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #590

Balance

+761.74

Exports

761.74 ₹ Cr

0.0243% share

−10.21% YoY

14.53% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #688

Balance

+704.87

Exports

711.80 ₹ Cr

0.0197% share

−6.56% YoY

12.38% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

6.93 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

24.77% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #648

Balance

+756.11

Exports

759.87 ₹ Cr

0.0210% share

+6.75% YoY

14.35% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

3.76 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−45.74% YoY

7.05% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #727

Balance

+705.00

Exports

709.88 ₹ Cr

0.0193% share

−6.58% YoY

12.28% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

4.88 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+29.79% YoY

9.94% of Sub-Ch. 1605

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

0.71% /yr

Imports

0.28% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 1605 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹5,781.02 Cr

Import

₹49.11 Cr

Trade Balance

+5,731.91

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 16052100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 0.71% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 16052100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.71% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹680.30 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹709.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 16052100 Ranked #727 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 16052100 ranks #727 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1605, it ranks #2 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #466 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 16052100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 16052100 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 38.67% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹705.00 Crore in HSN Code 16052100 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹709.88 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.88 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹705.00 Crore — ranking #466 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 0.28% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container

India's imports under HSN Code 16052100 have grown at 0.28% CAGR, reaching ₹4.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 16052100 Contributes 12.28% of Sub-Chapter 1605 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1605, HSN Code 16052100 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 12.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.94% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 16052100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 16052100 ?

It includes Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container

How should mixed supplies be billed when Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container?

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 Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container?

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 Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container?

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 much GST applies to Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container?

Under HSN 16052100, Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

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.