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# HSN Code 15121120: Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude

- [Section 03: Guide to HSN Section 03](https://busy.in/hsn/section-03/)
- [Chapter 15: Animal or Vegetable Fats, Oils and Their Cleavage Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-15/)
- [Sub-chapter 1512: Sunflower seed oil & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1512/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sunflower seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof : Crude oil : Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 15121120 ?

It includes Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any common misclassification issue with Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

### How much GST applies to Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude?

Under HSN 15121120, Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15121120 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+40.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5067 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1512: 0.06% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1512: #8 of 10 by export value

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #9395 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +87.50% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1512: 0.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15121120

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 1512 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1512 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 5.08 | 0.0001% | — | 0.04% | −5.08 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | 11.21 | 0.0005% | — | 27.76% | 33.93 | 0.0010% | +567.91% | 0.25% | −22.72 | #4859 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.05 | 0.0002% | −54.95% | 10.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.82% | 0.00% | +4.99 | #5931 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.61% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.33% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9687 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +14.29% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +225.00% | 0.00% | −0.05 | #9735 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +87.50% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −69.23% | 0.00% | +0.11 | #9590 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.00% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.21 | #9395 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15121120 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 15121120

India exported ₹0.21 Crore worth of Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 15121120 ranked #9395 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15121120 ranks #9395 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1512, it ranks #8 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #5067 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15121120 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15121120 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 87.50% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.21 Crore in HSN Code 15121120 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.21 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.21 Crore — ranking #5067 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 15121120 contributes 0.06% of Sub-Chapter 1512 exports — ranked #8

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1512, HSN Code 15121120 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1512

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 15121910: Sunflower oil, edible grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121910/) | ₹307 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 15122910: Edible grade cotton-seed oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15122910/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 15121990: Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121990/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 15121920: Non-Edible Sunflower Oil (Non-Crude)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121920/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 15122990: Other cotton-seed oil and its fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15122990/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 15121110: Sunflower Seed Crude Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121110/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 15121930: Saffola oil, edible grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121930/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 15121120: Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 15121940: Non-Edible Saffola Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121940/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 15122100: Cotton-Seed Oil and Its Fractions, Crude](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15122100/) | Nil |