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📂 Section IV• Live Animals; Animal Products

Chapter 16: Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans

Official list of 50 HSN codes and GST tax rates. Sausages, preserved meat, meat extracts, caviar, prepared fish, and canned seafood.

Showing 50 results for "Chapter 16"
CodeTypeDescriptionGST RateCGSTSGSTIGSTAction
#16HSN
HSN
PREPARATIONS OF MEAT, OF FISH, OF CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS OR OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES OR OF INSECTS
Chapter 16
CGST: 9.0%•SGST: 9.0%•IGST: 18%
18%
9.0%9.0%18%
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#1601HSN
HSN
SAUSAGES AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, OF MEAT, MEAT OFFAL, BLOOD OR INSECTS, FOOD PREPARATIONS BASED ON THESE PRODUCTS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160100HSN
HSN
SAUSAGES AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, OF MEAT, MEAT OFFAL, BLOOD OR INSECTS, FOOD PREPARATIONS BASED ON THESE PRODUCTS
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16010000HSN
HSN
SAUSAGES AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, OF MEAT, MEAT OFFAL, BLOOD OR INSECTS; FOOD PREPARATIONS BASED ON THESE PRODUCTS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#1602HSN
HSN
OTHER PREPARED OR PRESERVED MEAT, MEAT OFFAL BLOOD OR INSECTS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160210HSN
HSN
HOMOGENISED PREPARATIONS
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16021000HSN
HSN
HOMOGENISED PREPARATIONS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160220HSN
HSN
OF LIVER OF ANY ANIMAL
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16022000HSN
HSN
OF LIVER OF ANY ANIMAL
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160231HSN
HSN
OF TURKEYS
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16023100HSN
HSN
OF TURKEYS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160232HSN
HSN
OF FOWLS OF THE SPECIES GALLUS DOMESTICUS
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16023200HSN
HSN
OF FOWLS OF THE SPECIES GALLUS DOMESTICUS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160239HSN
HSN
OTHER
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16023900HSN
HSN
OTHER
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160241HSN
HSN
HAMS AND CUTS THEREOF
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16024100HSN
HSN
HAMS AND CUTS THEREOF
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160242HSN
HSN
SHOULDERS AND CUTS THEREOF
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16024200HSN
HSN
SHOULDERS AND CUTS THEREOF
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160249HSN
HSN
OTHER, INCLUDING MIXTURES
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16024900HSN
HSN
OTHER, INCLUDING MIXTURES
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160250HSN
HSN
OF BOVINE ANIMALS
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16025000HSN
HSN
OF BOVINE ANIMALS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160290HSN
HSN
OTHER, INCLUDING PREPARATIONS OF BLOOD OF ANY ANIMAL
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
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#16029000HSN
HSN
OTHER, INCLUDING PREPARATIONS OF BLOOD OF ANY ANIMAL
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#1603HSN
HSN
EXTRACTS AND JUICES OF MEAT, FISH OR CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS OR OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160300HSN
HSN
EXTRACTS AND JUICES OF MEAT, FISH OR CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS OR OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES :
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#16030010HSN
HSN
EXTRACTS AND JUICES OF MEAT
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#16030020HSN
HSN
EXTRACTS OF FISH
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#16030090HSN
HSN
OTHER
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#1604HSN
HSN
PREPARED OR PRESERVED FISH; CAVIAR AND CAVIAR SUBSTITUTES PREPARED FROM FISH EGGS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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#160411HSN
HSN
SALMON
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
💬
#16041100HSN
HSN
SALMON
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#160412HSN
HSN
HERRINGS :
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#16041210HSN
HSN
PICKLED
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#16041290HSN
HSN
OTHER
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#160413HSN
HSN
SARDINES, SARDINELLA AND BRISLING OR SPRATS:
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#16041310HSN
HSN
SARDINES, SARDINELLA AND BRISLING
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#16041320HSN
HSN
SPRATS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#160414HSN
HSN
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO (SARDA SPP.):
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#16041410HSN
HSN
TUNAS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#16041490HSN
HSN
OTHER
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#160415HSN
HSN
MACKEREL
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
💬
#16041500HSN
HSN
MACKEREL
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#160416HSN
HSN
ANCHOVIES
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
💬
#16041600HSN
HSN
ANCHOVIES
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#160417HSN
HSN
Eels
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#16041700HSN
HSN
EELS
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
💬
#160418HSN
HSN
SHARK FINS
Chapter 16
CGST: 6.0%•SGST: 6.0%•IGST: 12%
12%
6.0%6.0%12%
💬
#16041800HSN
HSN
Shark fins
Chapter 16
CGST: 2.5%•SGST: 2.5%•IGST: 5%
5%
2.5%2.5%5%
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chapter 16

Chapter 16 covers goods classified under "Chapter 16". In total, there are 50 recognized commodities and 4-digit/8-digit tariff items under this chapter according to the Indian Customs & Central Excise Tariff schedule.
Check the table above or use the live search filter. GST rates (0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, or 28%) depend on specific sub-classifications and conditions (e.g. pre-packaged vs fresh, brand registration status).
For businesses with annual turnover over ₹5 Crores, mentioning 6-digit HSN codes on B2B invoices is mandatory. For turnover up to ₹5 Crores, a minimum 4-digit code is required for B2B supplies.
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