--- title: "HSN Code for Molluscs | Other | HSN 16055900 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 16055900 related to Molluscs | Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16055900/" --- # HSN Code 16055900: Molluscs | 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Molluscs : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 16055900 ? It includes Molluscs | Other ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Molluscs / 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Molluscs / Other? 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 much GST applies to Molluscs / Other? Under HSN 16055900, Molluscs / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Molluscs / Other is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Molluscs / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Molluscs / 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 16055900 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹17 Cr (+21.87% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹17 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2960 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1605: 0.29% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1605: #5 of 18 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 32.42% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5125 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +120.61% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1605: 0.29% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16055900 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 | 3.07 | 0.0001% | — | 0.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.96% | +2.92 | #6445 | | FY 2019-20 | 5.60 | 0.0003% | +82.41% | 0.18% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +5.60 | #5716 | | FY 2020-21 | 4.90 | 0.0002% | −12.50% | 0.11% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +4.90 | #5962 | | FY 2021-22 | 10.81 | 0.0003% | +120.61% | 0.21% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +10.81 | #5374 | | FY 2022-23 | 18.08 | 0.0005% | +67.25% | 0.31% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +18.08 | #4804 | | FY 2023-24 | 13.58 | 0.0004% | −24.89% | 0.26% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.15% | +13.50 | #5306 | | FY 2024-25 | 16.55 | 0.0004% | +21.87% | 0.29% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +16.55 | #5125 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 32.42%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16055900 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 32.42% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 16055900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 32.42% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹16.55 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 16055900 ranked #5125 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 16055900 ranks #5125 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1605, it ranks #5 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #2960 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 16055900 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 16055900 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 120.61% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹16.55 Crore in HSN Code 16055900 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹16.55 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹16.55 Crore — ranking #2960 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 16055900 contributes 0.29% of Sub-Chapter 1605 exports — ranked #5 Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1605, HSN Code 16055900 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share. ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |