16029000Tariff Item (8-digit)Section IV

HSN Code 16029000 – Preparations Of Meat, Of Fish, Of Crustaceans, Molluscs Or Other Aquatic Invertebrates Or…

Full GST classification for Preparations Of Meat, Of Fish, Of Crustaceans, Molluscs Or Other Aquatic Invertebrates Or… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

16029000

Chapter

16

Digits

8-digit

Section

IV

What is HSN Code 16029000?

HSN code 16029000 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Preparations Of Meat, Of Fish, Of Crustaceans, Molluscs Or Other Aquatic Invertebrates Or… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-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 preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates or… must quote HSN 16029000 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 16029000

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-heading160290other, including preparations of blood of any animal
Tariff16029000other, including preparations of blood of any animal

GST rate for HSN 16029000

Goods under HSN 16029000 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 16029000 — FAQs

What is HSN code 16029000?

HSN code 16029000 classifies "Preparations Of Meat, Of Fish, Of Crustaceans, Molluscs Or Other Aquatic Invertebrates Or…" 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 16029000?

16029000 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-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 16029000?

Goods under HSN 16029000 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 Preparations Of Meat, Of Fish, Of Crustaceans, Molluscs Or Other Aquatic Invertebrates Or….

Which chapter does HSN code 16029000 belong to?

HSN 16029000 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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