HSN CODE - 16042000 : OTHR PREPARED OR PRESERVED FISH

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 16042000 are used for the OTHR PREPARED OR PRESERVED FISH products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 16042000

First two digits (16) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 16 - Preparation of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.

Next two digits (04) represent the heading number which is PREPARED OR PRESERVED FISH; CAVIAR AND CAVIAR SUBSTITUTES PREPARED FROM FISH EGGS

Next two digits (20) represent the product code which is Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.)

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is OTHR PREPARED OR PRESERVED FISH

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.