--- title: "HSN Code for Shrimps And Prawns | Other | HSN 16052900 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 16052900 related to Shrimps And Prawns | Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16052900/" --- # HSN Code 16052900: Shrimps And Prawns | Other - [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 1605: Amide-function compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1605/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Shrimps and prawns : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 16052900 ? It includes Shrimps And Prawns | Other ### How much GST applies to Shrimps And Prawns / Other? Under HSN 16052900, Shrimps And Prawns / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Shrimps And Prawns / Other? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Shrimps And Prawns / Other? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Shrimps And Prawns / Other? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Shrimps And Prawns / Other 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 / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 16052900 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹4,635 Cr (+17.18% YoY) — 0.1259% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹37 Cr (−5.06% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹4,598 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #79 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1605: 80.18% of its exports; import side 74.89% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1605: #1 of 18 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 19.35% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #105 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +62.08% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1605: 80.18% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16052900 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. 1605 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1605 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1,603.46 | 0.0702% | — | 58.95% | 5.60 | 0.0002% | — | 35.99% | +1,597.86 | #198 | | FY 2019-20 | 1,916.74 | 0.0871% | +19.54% | 62.49% | 2.07 | 0.0001% | −63.04% | 7.89% | +1,914.67 | #167 | | FY 2020-21 | 3,106.60 | 0.1444% | +62.08% | 72.29% | 21.13 | 0.0007% | +920.77% | 68.60% | +3,085.47 | #101 | | FY 2021-22 | 3,820.20 | 0.1217% | +22.97% | 72.85% | 46.85 | 0.0010% | +121.72% | 89.68% | +3,773.35 | #117 | | FY 2022-23 | 4,593.41 | 0.1269% | +20.24% | 79.89% | 14.13 | 0.0002% | −69.84% | 50.50% | +4,579.28 | #99 | | FY 2023-24 | 3,955.65 | 0.1093% | −13.88% | 74.69% | 38.74 | 0.0007% | +174.17% | 72.61% | +3,916.91 | #123 | | FY 2024-25 | 4,635.18 | 0.1259% | +17.18% | 80.18% | 36.78 | 0.0006% | −5.06% | 74.89% | +4,598.40 | #105 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 19.35%/yr, imports 36.85%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16052900 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 19.35% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 16052900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.35% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,603.46 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,635.18 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 16052900 ranked #105 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 16052900 ranks #105 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1605, it ranks #1 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #79 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 16052900 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 16052900 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 62.08% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹4,598.40 Crore in HSN Code 16052900 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4,635.18 Cr exceeded imports of ₹36.78 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4,598.40 Crore — ranking #79 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 36.85% CAGR signals rising demand for Shrimps And Prawns | Other India's imports under HSN Code 16052900 have grown at 36.85% CAGR, reaching ₹36.78 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 16052900 contributes 80.18% of Sub-Chapter 1605 exports — ranked #1 Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1605, HSN Code 16052900 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 80.18% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 74.89% share (rank #1). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1605 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 16052900: Shrimps And Prawns \| Other (this hsn code) | ₹4,635 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 16052100: Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight container](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16052100/) | ₹710 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 16051000: Crab](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16051000/) | ₹389 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 16055400: Molluscs \| Cuttle Fish And Squid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16055400/) | ₹22 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 16055900: Molluscs \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16055900/) | ₹17 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 16054000: Other Crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16054000/) | ₹7 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 16053000: Lobster](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16053000/) | ₹1 Cr | | — | [HSN Code 16055100: Molluscs \| Oysters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16055100/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 16055200: Molluscs : Scallops, including queen scallops](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16055200/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 16055300: Molluscs \| Mussels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16055300/) | Nil |