--- title: "1604 HSN Code | HSN Code for Preserved fish & caviar substitutes in India" description: "Know more about 1604 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 1604 covering Preserved fish & caviar substitutes." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1604/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 1604: Preserved fish & caviar substitutes Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs 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 | | --- | --- | | 16041100 | [Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Salmon](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041100/) | | 16041210 | [Fish: Herrings: Pickled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041210/) | | 16041290 | [Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Herrings – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041290/) | | 16041310 | [Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sardines, sardinella, brisling](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041310/) | | 16041320 | [Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Sprats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041320/) | | 16041410 | [Tunas (Whole or in Pieces)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041410/) | | 16041490 | [Other Tunas, Skipjack & Bonito](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041490/) | | 16041500 | [Fish (whole/pieces, not minced) – Mackerel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041500/) | | 16041600 | [Fish, not minced: Anchovies](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041600/) | | 16041700 | [Eels (Whole or in Pieces)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041700/) | | 16041800 | [Fish, not minced: Shark fins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041800/) | | 16041900 | [Other Fish (Whole or in Pieces)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16041900/) | | 16042000 | [Other Prepared Or Preserved Fish](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16042000/) | | 16043100 | [Caviar](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16043100/) | | 16043200 | [Caviar substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-16043200/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹895 Cr (+29.22% YoY) — 0.0242% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹8 Cr (−13.74% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹887 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #195 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 16: 13.39% of its exports; import side 11.42% - Rank within Chapter 16: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 20.26% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #407 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +29.22% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Ch. 16: 13.39% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 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 | 295.98 | 0.0129% | — | 9.77% | 3.19 | 0.0001% | — | 7.94% | +292.79 | #533 | | FY 2019-20 | 322.07 | 0.0146% | +8.81% | 9.45% | 8.13 | 0.0002% | +154.86% | 15.22% | +313.94 | #510 | | FY 2020-21 | 407.04 | 0.0189% | +26.38% | 8.62% | 10.72 | 0.0004% | +31.86% | 18.35% | +396.32 | #469 | | FY 2021-22 | 496.38 | 0.0158% | +21.95% | 8.63% | 18.81 | 0.0004% | +75.47% | 20.58% | +477.57 | #480 | | FY 2022-23 | 594.67 | 0.0164% | +19.80% | 9.36% | 8.93 | 0.0002% | −52.53% | 15.63% | +585.74 | #468 | | FY 2023-24 | 692.77 | 0.0191% | +16.50% | 11.53% | 9.17 | 0.0002% | +2.69% | 11.82% | +683.60 | #448 | | FY 2024-25 | 895.19 | 0.0242% | +29.22% | 13.39% | 7.91 | 0.0001% | −13.74% | 11.42% | +887.28 | #407 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 20.26%/yr, imports 16.34%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 20.26% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.26% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹295.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹895.19 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 ranked #407 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 ranks #407 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 16, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #195 of 1233. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 29.22% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹887.28 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹895.19 Cr exceeded imports of ₹7.91 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹887.28 Crore — ranking #195 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 16.34% CAGR signals rising demand for Preserved fish & caviar substitutes India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 have grown at 16.34% CAGR, reaching ₹7.91 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 contributes 13.39% of Chapter 16 exports — ranked #2 Among the 5 sub-chapters under Chapter 16, HSN Sub-Chapter 1604 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 13.39% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.42% share (rank #3). ## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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](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/) | | 1602 | [Prepared meat and offal](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1602/) | | 1603 | [Meat extracts & juices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1603/) | | 1605 | [Amide-function compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1605/) |