Food-service distributors and restaurants import shrimp preparations for immediate or near-term use, often refrigerated rather than shelf-stable.
HSN code 16052100 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Prepared or preserved shrimps and prawns, not in airtight containers, are classified under this specific code.
These products require refrigerated or frozen packaging since they aren't hermetically sealed; the product is freely exportable from India without a license.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 1605)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 16052100 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 16052100 covers prepared shrimp and prawns not in airtight containers.
HSN 16052100 falls under Chapter 16 and Heading 1605 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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