1601 HSN Code: Sausages & meat products

HSN Sub Chapter 1601 represents Sausages & meat products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sausages & meat products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 1601, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Sausages & meat products.

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Chapter No	HSN Code	HSN Description	New GST Rate	Old GST Rate
16	1601	Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products	5%	12%

HSN Code 1601

Chapter: 16

Description: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products

New GST Rate: 5% Old GST Rate: 12%

Tariff HSN	Description
16010000	Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products

HSN Code 16010000

Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products

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HAR/HAAR/R/2017-18/7	Aov Agro Food Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Haryana)
37/WBAAR/2019-20	M/S. Switz Foods Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), West Bengal)
HAR/HAAR/R/2017-18/10	Gitwako Farms (India) Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Haryana)
Appeal Case No. 01/WBAAAR/APPEAL/2020	M/S. Switz Foods Private Limited (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), West Bengal)

Order No. HAR/HAAR/R/2017-18/7

Aov Agro Food Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Haryana)

Order No. 37/WBAAR/2019-20

M/S. Switz Foods Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), West Bengal)

Order No. HAR/HAAR/R/2017-18/10

Gitwako Farms (India) Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Haryana)

Order No. Appeal Case No. 01/WBAAAR/APPEAL/2020

M/S. Switz Foods Private Limited (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), West Bengal)

What products are classified under HSN 1601

It includes Sausages & meat products

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Sausages & meat products?

If your outward supply of Sausages & meat products is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

Do spares or accessories of Sausages & meat products follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

What should my invoice and records include for Sausages & meat products?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Sausages & meat products?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Sausages & meat products?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

How should I document Sausages & meat products sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Sausages & meat products to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

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.

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