1604 HSN Code: Preserved fish & caviar substitutes

HSN Sub Chapter 1604 represents Preserved fish & caviar substitutes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Preserved fish & caviar substitutes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 1604, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Preserved fish & caviar substitutes.

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Chapter No	HSN Code	HSN Description	New GST Rate	Old GST Rate
16	1604	Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs	5%	12%

HSN Code 1604

Chapter: 16

Description: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs

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

Tariff HSN	Description
16041100	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Salmon
16041210	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Pickled
16041290	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Other
16041310	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sardines, sardinella and brisling
16041320	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced :Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sprats
16041410	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Tunas
16041490	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Other
16041500	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Mackerel
16041600	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Anchovies
16041700	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Eels
16041800	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins
16041900	Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Other
16042000	Other prepared or preserved fish
16043100	Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar
16043200	Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar substitutes

HSN Code 16041100

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Salmon

HSN Code 16041210

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Pickled

HSN Code 16041290

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herrings : Other

HSN Code 16041310

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sardines, sardinella and brisling

HSN Code 16041320

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced :Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats : Sprats

HSN Code 16041410

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Tunas

HSN Code 16041490

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) : Other

HSN Code 16041500

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Mackerel

HSN Code 16041600

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Anchovies

HSN Code 16041700

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Eels

HSN Code 16041800

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins

HSN Code 16041900

Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Other

HSN Code 16042000

Other prepared or preserved fish

HSN Code 16043100

Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar

HSN Code 16043200

Caviar and caviar substitutes : Caviar substitutes

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Order Number	Description
TN/09/AAR/2019	Rajiv Gandhi Centre For Aquaculture (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
KER/66/2019	Square One Homemade Treats (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Kerala)
AAAR/05/2019(AR)	Rajiv Gandhi Centre For Aquaculture (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

Order No. TN/09/AAR/2019

Rajiv Gandhi Centre For Aquaculture (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

Order No. KER/66/2019

Square One Homemade Treats (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Kerala)

Order No. AAAR/05/2019(AR)

Rajiv Gandhi Centre For Aquaculture (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

What products are classified under HSN 1604

It includes Preserved fish & caviar substitutes

Do spares or accessories of Preserved fish & caviar substitutes 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 Preserved fish & caviar substitutes?

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.

If I repair and return Preserved fish & caviar substitutes, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

How are warranty replacements of Preserved fish & caviar substitutes 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.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Preserved fish & caviar substitutes?

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.

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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