--- title: "HSN Code for Molluscs | Oysters | HSN 16055100 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 16055100 related to Molluscs | Oysters with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16055100/" --- # HSN Code 16055100: Molluscs | Oysters - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Molluscs : Oysters | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 16055100 ? It includes Molluscs | Oysters ### Any common misclassification issue with Molluscs / Oysters? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Molluscs / Oysters is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Molluscs / Oysters; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Molluscs / Oysters? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Molluscs / Oysters? 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 Molluscs / Oysters? 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 Molluscs / Oysters? Under HSN 16055100, Molluscs / Oysters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 16055100 (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 — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7128 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1605: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.02% ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16055100 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 | 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% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | −0.01 | — | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16055100 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 16055100 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Molluscs | Oysters in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.01 Crore in HSN Code 16055100 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.01 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.01 Crore — ranking #7128 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16052900/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | 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 |