160242Sub-heading (6-digit)Section IV

HSN Code 160242 – Shoulders And Cuts Thereof

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HSN Code

160242

Chapter

16

Digits

6-digit

Section

IV

What is HSN Code 160242?

HSN code 160242 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Shoulders And Cuts Thereof 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, which is part of Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Tobacco. Every GST-registered business supplying shoulders and cuts thereof must quote HSN 160242 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 160242

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter16preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates or of insects
Heading1602other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal blood or insects
Sub-heading160242shoulders and cuts thereof

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HSN Code 160242 — FAQs

What is HSN code 160242?

HSN code 160242 classifies "Shoulders And Cuts Thereof" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 16 (Preparations Of Meat, Of Fish, Of Crustaceans) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 160242?

160242 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.

Which chapter does HSN code 160242 belong to?

HSN 160242 belongs to Chapter 16 — Preparations Of Meat, Of Fish, Of Crustaceans, part of Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Tobacco.

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