160100Sub-heading (6-digit)Section IV

HSN Code 160100 – Sausages And Similar Products, Of Meat, Meat Offal, Blood Or Insects, Food Preparations…

Full GST classification for Sausages And Similar Products, Of Meat, Meat Offal, Blood Or Insects, Food Preparations… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

160100

Chapter

16

Digits

6-digit

Section

IV

What is HSN Code 160100?

HSN code 160100 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Sausages And Similar Products, Of Meat, Meat Offal, Blood Or Insects, Food Preparations… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 16 — Preparations Of Meat, Of Fish, Of Crustaceans, Molluscs Or Other…, which is part of Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Tobacco. Every GST-registered business supplying sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, food preparations… must quote HSN 160100 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 160100

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter16preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates or of insects
Heading1601sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, food preparations based on these products
Sub-heading160100sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, food preparations based on these products

GST rate for HSN 160100

Goods under HSN 160100 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 160100 — FAQs

What is HSN code 160100?

HSN code 160100 classifies "Sausages And Similar Products, Of Meat, Meat Offal, Blood Or Insects, Food Preparations…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 16 (Preparations Of Meat, Of Fish, Of Crustaceans, Molluscs Or Other…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 160100?

160100 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 160100?

Goods under HSN 160100 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Sausages And Similar Products, Of Meat, Meat Offal, Blood Or Insects, Food Preparations….

Which chapter does HSN code 160100 belong to?

HSN 160100 belongs to Chapter 16 — Preparations Of Meat, Of Fish, Of Crustaceans, Molluscs Or Other…, part of Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Tobacco.

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