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16041290 Free

Grocery retailers import various prepared herring products including smoked and canned forms.

HSN code 16041290 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.

Free — No License Required

This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.

HSN Code Details

Full HSN Code
16041290
Policy
Free
Chapter
16
Heading
1604
Description

Other prepared or preserved herring products, not classified as pickled, fall under this residual code.

Export Considerations

Packaging depends on the specific preservation method; the product is freely exportable from India without a license.

Related HSN Codes (Heading 1604)

  • 1604caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggsFree
  • 16041100Fish, whole or in pieces, but notFree
  • 160412Fish, whole or in pieces, but notFree
  • 16041210PickledFree
  • 160413minced : -- Sardines, sardinella and brisling or spratsFree
  • 16041310Sardines, sardinella and brislingFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to export HSN 16041290 from India?

No. HSN 16041290 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.

What is HSN code 16041290 used for?

HSN 16041290 covers prepared herring products other than pickled.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 16041290 belong to?

HSN 16041290 falls under Chapter 16 and Heading 1604 of India's customs tariff schedule.

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Data source: DGFT ITC(HS) Schedule. Always verify with official notifications before shipping.