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16041900 Free

Grocery retailers use this broader classification for various canned or prepared fish species not separately identified.

HSN code 16041900 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
16041900
Policy
Free
Chapter
16
Heading
1604
Description

Other prepared or preserved fish, whole or in pieces but not minced, not classified under the more specific species subheadings, fall under this residual code.

Export Considerations

Packaging depends on the specific preservation method, generally sealed cans or 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 16041900 from India?

No. HSN 16041900 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 16041900 used for?

HSN 16041900 covers prepared whole/piece fish species not classified elsewhere.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 16041900 belong to?

HSN 16041900 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.