1602

HSN Code 1602: GST Rate & Description

Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal blood or insects
HSN Chapter 16 — Meat Preparations 4-digit code 12% GST
Parent codes: 16 — Preparations of meat, of fish, of crusta…
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
6%
SGST / UTGST
6%
IGST
12%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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10 Sub-codes under 1602
160210 Homogenised preparations 160220 Of liver of any animal 160231 Of turkeys 160232 Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus 160239 Other 160241 Hams and cuts thereof 160242 Shoulders and cuts thereof 160249 Other, including mixtures 160250 Of bovine animals 160290 Other, including preparations of blood of any anim…
All HSN codes in Chapter 16 — Meat Preparations (5 codes)
1601 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat off… 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal blo… 1603 Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans… 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar su… 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic inverteb…

About HSN Code 1602

HSN code 1602 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal blood or insects.

This code falls under Chapter 16 (Meat Preparations) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 12% (CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 1602?
HSN 1602 refers to: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal blood or insects. It belongs to Chapter 16 (Meat Preparations) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 1602?
The GST rate for HSN code 1602 is 12% — CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 1602 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 1602 belong to?
HSN code 1602 belongs to Chapter 16 of the GST tariff, which covers Meat Preparations.