Mediterranean and Asian cuisine food importers import canned or prepared octopus for specialty dishes and retail products.
HSN code 16055500 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 octopus is classified under this specific mollusk code.
Prepared octopus ships in sealed cans or vacuum-sealed packaging; the product is freely exportable from India without a license.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 1605)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 16055500 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 16055500 covers prepared or preserved octopus.
HSN 16055500 falls under Chapter 16 and Heading 1605 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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