--- title: "HSN Code for Other Aquatic Invertebrates | Other | HSN 16056900 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 16056900 related to Other Aquatic Invertebrates | Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16056900/" --- # HSN Code 16056900: Other Aquatic Invertebrates | 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other aquatic invertebrates : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 16056900 ? It includes Other Aquatic Invertebrates | Other ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Aquatic Invertebrates / 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Aquatic Invertebrates / 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 much GST applies to Other Aquatic Invertebrates / Other? Under HSN 16056900, Other Aquatic Invertebrates / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Aquatic Invertebrates / Other is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Aquatic Invertebrates / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Aquatic Invertebrates / 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 16056900 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹5 Cr (+5.28% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8570 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1605: 0.00% of its exports; import side 9.35% ### Key metrics - Peak growth year: +2,300.00% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1605: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 16056900 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% | 2.18 | 0.0001% | — | 14.01% | −2.18 | — | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 3.94 | 0.0001% | +80.73% | 15.02% | −3.81 | #9054 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.31% | 0.00% | 8.13 | 0.0003% | +106.35% | 26.40% | −8.12 | #9985 | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 3.39 | 0.0001% | −58.30% | 6.49% | −3.39 | — | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 6.83 | 0.0001% | +101.47% | 24.41% | −6.82 | #10292 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,300.00% | 0.00% | 4.36 | 0.0001% | −36.16% | 8.17% | −4.12 | #9327 | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 4.59 | 0.0001% | +5.28% | 9.35% | −4.59 | — | - CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 13.21%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 16056900 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 16056900 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Other Aquatic Invertebrates | Other in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 16056900 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 16056900 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 2,300.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.59 Crore in HSN Code 16056900 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4.59 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.59 Crore — ranking #8570 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 13.21% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Aquatic Invertebrates | Other India's imports under HSN Code 16056900 have grown at 13.21% CAGR, reaching ₹4.59 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## 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](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 | | — | HSN Code 16056900: Other Aquatic Invertebrates \| Other (this hsn code) | Nil |