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HSN Code 1604

Prepared or preserved fish

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs

GST rate

5%

Codes under 1604

CodeDescriptionGST rate
1604 11Salmon5%
1604 12Herrings:5%
1604 12 10Pickled5%
1604 13Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats:5%
1604 13 10Sardines, sardinella and brisling5%
1604 13 20Sprats5%
1604 14Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (sarda spp.):5%
1604 14 10Tunas5%
1604 15Mackerel5%
1604 16Anchovies5%
1604 17Eels5%
1604 18Shark fins5%
1604 19Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs › Other5%
1604 20Other prepared or preserved fish — prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs5%
1604 31Caviar5%
1604 32Caviar substitutes5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HSN code for prepared or preserved fish?

The HSN code for prepared or preserved fish is 1604, under Chapter 16 (Prepared or preserved meat, fish and seafood).

What is the GST rate on prepared or preserved fish?

Prepared or preserved fish is taxed at 5% GST under HSN code 1604.

How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?

It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.

Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.

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