HSN CODE - 16055600 : CLAMS, COCKLES AND ARKSHELLS

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 16055600 are used for the CLAMS, COCKLES AND ARKSHELLS 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 16055600

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 (56) represent the product code which is Molluscs

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is CLAMS, COCKLES AND ARKSHELLS

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