HSN Code 16055900: Molluscs | Other

HSN Code 16055900 represents Molluscs | Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Molluscs | Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 16055900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Molluscs | Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 16055900

HSN Code 16055900 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Molluscs : Other

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 16055900 not include?

Molluscs | Other does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 16055900 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

₹17 Cr

+21.87% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

Nil

−100.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹17 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2960 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1605

FY 2024-25

0.29%

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

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 1605’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1605

FY 2024-25

#5 of 18

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

At a glance

32.42%

Export CAGR

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

#5125

National Export Rank

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

+120.61%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.29%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1605

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #6445

Balance

+2.92

Exports

3.07 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.96% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5716

Balance

+5.60

Exports

5.60 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+82.41% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5962

Balance

+4.90

Exports

4.90 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−12.50% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5374

Balance

+10.81

Exports

10.81 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+120.61% YoY

0.21% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4804

Balance

+18.08

Exports

18.08 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+67.25% YoY

0.31% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5306

Balance

+13.50

Exports

13.58 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−24.89% YoY

0.26% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 1605

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5125

Balance

+16.55

Exports

16.55 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+21.87% YoY

0.29% of Sub-Ch. 1605

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1605

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

32.42% /yr

Imports

—

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 16055900 and GST compliance.

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.

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.