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HS Code 1604 — Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Substitutes Prepared From Fish Eggs - Fish, Whole Or In Pieces, But Not Minced :

Quick Facts

HS Code

1604

Chapter

16 — Meat & Fish Preparations

Section

IV — Food, Beverages, Tobacco

Heading (4-digit)

1604 Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Subs

Sub-heading (6-digit)

1604 Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Subs

What is HS Code 1604?

HS Code 1604 is the Indian Trade Classification (ITC-HS) code for Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Substitutes Prepared From Fish Eggs - Fish, Whole Or In Pieces, But Not Minced :. This code falls under Chapter 16 (Meat & Fish Preparations) of Section IV (Food, Beverages, Tobacco) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature. Indian exporters and importers use this 8-digit code for customs declarations, trade documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Top Export Destinations for HS 1604

India's top export markets for Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Substitutes Pr... (2024 data, USD value)

1🇺🇸United States
$122.39M2🇯🇵Japan
$16.79M3🇦🇪United Arab Emirates
$8.63M4🇨🇦Canada
$8.22M5🇪🇸Spain
$7.33M6🇧🇪Belgium
$5.56M7🇳🇱Netherlands
$5.05M8🇬🇧United Kingdom
$3.42M9🇰🇷South Korea
$2.53M10🇭🇰Hong Kong
$1.63M

How to Export Prepared Or Preserved Fish; Caviar And Caviar Substitutes Pr... from India

1

Verify the HS Code

Confirm that HS Code 1604 accurately classifies your product. Incorrect classification can lead to customs delays, penalties, or wrong duty calculations.

2

Check Export Regulations

Review DGFT's ITC(HS) schedule to confirm export policy for this code. Some products under Chapter 16 may require special licenses or export permits.

3

Identify Target Markets

Research which countries have the highest demand and most favourable trade agreements for your product category. XIMPEX's Market Finder can help you identify the top 10 destination countries.

4

Prepare Documentation

Ensure you have the required export documents: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading/airway bill, and any product-specific certificates.

5

Ship & Clear Customs

Work with a licensed customs broker or use XIMPEX's end-to-end export management services to handle customs filing, shipping logistics, and payment collection.

Related HS Codes in Chapter 16

16010000Degras: residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products16021000Degras: residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes: Homogenised preparations16022000Degras: residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes: Of liver of any animal16023100Of poultry of heading 0105: Of turkeys16023200Of poultry of heading 0105: Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus16023900Of poultry of heading 0105: Others16024100Of swine: Hams and cuts thereof16024200Of swine: Shoulders and cuts thereof16024900Of swine: Other, including mixtures16025000Of swine: Of bovine animals16029000Of swine: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal16030010Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: Extracts and juices of meat16030020Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: Extracts of fish16030090Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: Other16041100Fish, whole or in piece, but not minced: Salmon16041210Herrings: Pickled16041290Herrings: Other16041310Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats: Sardines, sardinella and brisling16041320Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats: Sprats16041410Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.): Tunas

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