HSN CODE - 16053000 : LOBSTER PREPARED OR PRESERVED

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 16053000 are used for the LOBSTER PREPARED OR PRESERVED 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 16053000

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 (05) represent the heading number which is CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS AND OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES, PREPARED OR PRESERVED

Next two digits (30) represent the product code which is Shrimps and prawns

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

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