--- title: "1602 HSN Code | HSN Code for Prepared meat and offal in India" description: "Know more about 1602 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 1602 covering Prepared meat and offal." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1602/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 1602: Prepared meat and offal Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects 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 | | --- | --- | | 16021000 | [Homogenised Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16021000/) | | 16022000 | [Of Liver Of Any Animal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16022000/) | | 16023100 | [Of Poultry Of Heading 0105 \| Of Turkeys](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16023100/) | | 16023200 | [Of poultry of heading 0105 : Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16023200/) | | 16023900 | [Of Poultry Of Heading 0105 \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16023900/) | | 16024100 | [Of Swine \| Hams And Cuts Thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16024100/) | | 16024200 | [Of Swine \| Shoulders And Cuts Thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16024200/) | | 16024900 | [Of Swine \| Other, Including Mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16024900/) | | 16025000 | [Of Bovine Animals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16025000/) | | 16029000 | [Other preparations of blood of any animal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16029000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 1602 It includes Prepared meat and offal ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Prepared meat and offal? Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper. ### Any special steps when selling Prepared meat and offal through an e‑commerce platform? Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns. ### Any import/export nuance for Prepared meat and offal? Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE. ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Prepared meat and offal? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Prepared meat and offal are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### How are warranty replacements of Prepared meat and offal handled? If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹6 Cr (−62.71% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹9 Cr (−30.42% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹3 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #555 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 16: 0.08% of its exports; import side 12.78% - Rank within Chapter 16: #3 of 5 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 1.74% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1083 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +125.88% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Ch. 16: 0.08% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 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 | 4.96 | 0.0002% | — | 0.16% | 14.75 | 0.0004% | — | 36.69% | −9.79 | #1057 | | FY 2019-20 | 9.16 | 0.0004% | +84.68% | 0.27% | 13.61 | 0.0004% | −7.73% | 25.48% | −4.45 | #1003 | | FY 2020-21 | 8.94 | 0.0004% | −2.40% | 0.19% | 6.55 | 0.0002% | −51.87% | 11.21% | +2.39 | #999 | | FY 2021-22 | 7.11 | 0.0002% | −20.47% | 0.12% | 12.63 | 0.0003% | +92.82% | 13.82% | −5.52 | #1039 | | FY 2022-23 | 6.53 | 0.0002% | −8.16% | 0.10% | 15.53 | 0.0003% | +22.96% | 27.17% | −9.00 | #1061 | | FY 2023-24 | 14.75 | 0.0004% | +125.88% | 0.25% | 12.72 | 0.0002% | −18.09% | 16.40% | +2.03 | #1019 | | FY 2024-25 | 5.50 | 0.0001% | −62.71% | 0.08% | 8.85 | 0.0001% | −30.42% | 12.78% | −3.35 | #1083 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 1.74%/yr, imports -8.16%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 1.74% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.74% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.50 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 ranked #1083 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 ranks #1083 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 16, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #555 of 1233. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 125.88% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹3.35 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹8.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.50 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3.35 Crore — ranking #555 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -8.16% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Prepared meat and offal India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 have grown at -8.16% CAGR, reaching ₹8.85 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 contributes 0.08% of Chapter 16 exports — ranked #3 Among the 5 sub-chapters under Chapter 16, HSN Sub-Chapter 1602 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.08% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.78% share (rank #2). ## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹6 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1601: Sausages & meat products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1601/) | ₹3 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1603: Meat extracts & juices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1603/) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 1601 | [Sausages & meat products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1601/) | | 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/) |