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16041490 Free

Grocery retailers import various canned fish products under this broader classification.

HSN code 16041490 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
16041490
Policy
Free
Chapter
16
Heading
1604
Description

Other prepared or preserved fish, within the tuna/bonito/mackerel classification group but not specifically tuna, fall under this residual code.

Export Considerations

Canned or preserved fish ships in sealed containers; 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
  • 16041290OtherFree
  • 160413minced : -- Sardines, sardinella and brisling or spratsFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to export HSN 16041490 from India?

No. HSN 16041490 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 16041490 used for?

HSN 16041490 covers prepared fish products other than tuna within this group.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 16041490 belong to?

HSN 16041490 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.