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# HSN Sub-chapter 1601: Sausages & meat products

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

Part of [Chapter 16: Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-16/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 12%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 16010000 | [Sausages & similar meat products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16010000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−18.72% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+15.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #497 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 16: 0.05% of its exports; import side 0.66%
- Rank within Chapter 16: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -14.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1105 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +42.86% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Ch. 16: 0.05% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 1601

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 Ch. 16 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 16 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 8.63 | 0.0004% | — | 0.28% | 3.14 | 0.0001% | — | 7.81% | +5.49 | #1014 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.90 | 0.0003% | −31.63% | 0.17% | 3.36 | 0.0001% | +7.01% | 6.29% | +2.54 | #1031 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.99 | 0.0001% | −49.32% | 0.06% | 4.92 | 0.0002% | +46.43% | 8.42% | −1.93 | #1077 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.71 | 0.0001% | +24.08% | 0.06% | 4.84 | 0.0001% | −1.63% | 5.29% | −1.13 | #1082 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.30 | 0.0001% | +42.86% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.36% | 1.15% | +4.64 | #1075 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.22 | 0.0001% | −20.38% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −39.39% | 0.52% | +3.82 | #1095 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.43 | 0.0001% | −18.72% | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +15.00% | 0.66% | +2.97 | #1105 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -14.25%/yr, imports -27.39%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -14.25% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 have declined at a compound annual rate of -14.25% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹8.63 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 ranked #1105 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 ranks #1105 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 16, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #497 of 1233.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 42.86% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.97 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.43 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.46 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.97 Crore — ranking #497 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -27.39% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sausages & meat products

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 have grown at -27.39% CAGR, reaching ₹0.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 contributes 0.05% of Chapter 16 exports — ranked #4

Among the 5 sub-chapters under Chapter 16, HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.05% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.66% share (rank #5).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 16

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1605: Amide-function compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1605/) | ₹5,781 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1604: Preserved fish & caviar substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1604/) | ₹895 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1602: Prepared meat and offal](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1602/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Sub-Chapter 1601: Sausages & meat products (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹3 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1603: Meat extracts & juices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1603/) | < ₹1 Crore |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 1602 | [Prepared meat and offal](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1602/) |
| 1603 | [Meat extracts & juices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1603/) |
| 1604 | [Preserved fish & caviar substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1604/) |
| 1605 | [Amide-function compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1605/) |