1604Heading (4-digit)Section IV

HSN Code 1604 – Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Substitutes Prepared From Fish Eggs

Full GST classification for Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Substitutes Prepared From Fish Eggs — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

1604

Chapter

16

Digits

4-digit

Section

IV

What is HSN Code 1604?

HSN code 1604 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Substitutes Prepared From Fish Eggs under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-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 prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs must quote HSN 1604 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 1604

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter16preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates or of insects
Heading1604prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs

GST rate for HSN 1604

Goods under HSN 1604 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 1604 — FAQs

What is HSN code 1604?

HSN code 1604 classifies "Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Substitutes Prepared From Fish Eggs" 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 1604?

1604 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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 1604?

Goods under HSN 1604 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 Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Substitutes Prepared From Fish Eggs.

Which chapter does HSN code 1604 belong to?

HSN 1604 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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