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 purposes. 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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New GST Rate for HSN Code 1601

GST Rate for Sausages & meat products under HSN Code 1601. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

16

HSN Code

1601

HSN Description

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

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

12 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 1601

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Sausages & meat products.

Tariff HSN

16010000

Description

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 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

₹3 Cr

−18.72% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+15.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #497 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 16

FY 2024-25

0.05%

Share of Chapter 16’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.66% of Chapter 16’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 16

FY 2024-25

#4 of 5

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 16

Import-side rank: #5 of 5

At a glance

−14.25%

Export CAGR

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

#1105

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+42.86%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.05%

Contribution to Ch. 16

Share of Chapter 16 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1014

Balance

+5.49

Exports

8.63 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

0.28% of Ch. 16

Imports

3.14 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

7.81% of Ch. 16

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1031

Balance

+2.54

Exports

5.90 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−31.63% YoY

0.17% of Ch. 16

Imports

3.36 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+7.01% YoY

6.29% of Ch. 16

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1077

Balance

−1.93

Exports

2.99 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−49.32% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 16

Imports

4.92 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+46.43% YoY

8.42% of Ch. 16

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1082

Balance

−1.13

Exports

3.71 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+24.08% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 16

Imports

4.84 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−1.63% YoY

5.29% of Ch. 16

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1075

Balance

+4.64

Exports

5.30 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+42.86% YoY

0.08% of Ch. 16

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−86.36% YoY

1.15% of Ch. 16

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1095

Balance

+3.82

Exports

4.22 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−20.38% YoY

0.07% of Ch. 16

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−39.39% YoY

0.52% of Ch. 16

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1105

Balance

+2.97

Exports

3.43 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−18.72% YoY

0.05% of Ch. 16

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+15.00% YoY

0.66% of Ch. 16

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−14.25% /yr

Imports

−27.39% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 16 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹6,685.64 Cr

Import

₹69.24 Cr

Trade Balance

+6,616.40

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1601 ranks #1105 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 1601 and GST compliance.

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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