1604

HSN Code 1604: GST Rate & Description

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs
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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12 Sub-codes under 1604
160411 Salmon 160412 Herrings : 160413 Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats: 160414 Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (sarda spp.): 160415 Mackerel 160416 Anchovies 160417 Eels 160418 Shark fins 160419 Other 160420 Other prepared or preserved fish 160431 Caviar 160432 Caviar substitutes
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 1604

HSN code 1604 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.

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 1604?
HSN 1604 refers to: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. It belongs to Chapter 16 (Meat Preparations) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 1604?
The GST rate for HSN code 1604 is 12% — CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 1604 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 1604 belong to?
HSN code 1604 belongs to Chapter 16 of the GST tariff, which covers Meat Preparations.