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HSN 1604: Prepared or preserved fish
HSN code 1604 covers: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
It is taxed at 5% GST (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025) — put 1604 in the HSN/SAC column and 5 in the GST % column when you bill it.
Rates reflect the 22 Sep 2025 GST 2.0 reform (mainly 5% and 18%, with 3% for precious metals and 28%/40% for select sin and luxury goods). This is a reference drawn from the CBIC rate schedule, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.
What's inside 1604
This heading has 12 subheadings, including: Fish preparations; salmon, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), Fish preparations; herrings, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), Fish preparations; sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), Fish preparations; tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), Fish preparations; mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), Fish preparations; anchovies, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), Fish preparations; eels, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), Fish preparations; shark fins, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)…. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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