1605

HSN Code 1605: GST Rate & Description

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
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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19 Sub-codes under 1605
160510 Crab 160521 Not in airtight container 160529 Other 160530 Lobster 160540 Other crustaceans 160551 Oysters 160552 Scallops, including queen scallops 160553 Mussels 160554 Cuttle fish and squid 160555 Octopus 160556 Clams, cockles and arkshells 160557 Abalone 160558 Snails, other than sea snails 160559 Other 160561 Sea cucumbers 160562 Sea urchins 160563 Jellyfish 160569 Other 160590 Other
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 1605

HSN code 1605 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.

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 1605?
HSN 1605 refers to: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. It belongs to Chapter 16 (Meat Preparations) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 1605?
The GST rate for HSN code 1605 is 12% — CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 1605 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 1605 belong to?
HSN code 1605 belongs to Chapter 16 of the GST tariff, which covers Meat Preparations.