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# HSN Code 15121910: Sunflower oil, edible grade

- [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 : Other : Sunflower oil, edible grade | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 15121910 ?

It includes Sunflower oil, edible grade

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Sunflower oil, edible grade is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sunflower oil, edible grade; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Sunflower oil, edible grade?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Sunflower oil, edible grade?

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.

### How much GST applies to Sunflower oil, edible grade?

Under HSN 15121910, Sunflower oil, edible grade attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sunflower oil, edible grade?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15121910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹307 Cr (+58.41% YoY) — 0.0083% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹469 Cr (+1,387.43% YoY) — 0.0077% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹162 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11162 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1512: 93.25% of its exports; import side 1.49%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1512: #1 of 10 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 47.27% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1415 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +140.33% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1512: 93.25% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15121910

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 | 30.09 | 0.0013% | — | 76.70% | 2.13 | 0.0001% | — | 0.02% | +27.96 | #3576 |
| FY 2019-20 | 22.95 | 0.0010% | −23.73% | 56.84% | 4.15 | 0.0001% | +94.84% | 0.03% | +18.80 | #3931 |
| FY 2020-21 | 33.67 | 0.0016% | +46.71% | 69.27% | 85.11 | 0.0029% | +1,950.84% | 0.58% | −51.44 | #3499 |
| FY 2021-22 | 80.92 | 0.0026% | +140.33% | 78.88% | 319.04 | 0.0070% | +274.86% | 1.46% | −238.12 | #2686 |
| FY 2022-23 | 106.65 | 0.0029% | +31.80% | 88.73% | 63.83 | 0.0011% | −79.99% | 0.25% | +42.82 | #2452 |
| FY 2023-24 | 193.77 | 0.0054% | +81.69% | 93.37% | 31.50 | 0.0006% | −50.65% | 0.12% | +162.27 | #1809 |
| FY 2024-25 | 306.95 | 0.0083% | +58.41% | 93.25% | 468.54 | 0.0077% | +1,387.43% | 1.49% | −161.59 | #1415 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 47.27%/yr, imports 145.69%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15121910 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 47.27% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 15121910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 47.27% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹30.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹306.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15121910 ranked #1415 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15121910 ranks #1415 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1512, it ranks #1 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #11162 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15121910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15121910 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 140.33% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹161.59 Crore in HSN Code 15121910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹468.54 Cr exceeded exports of ₹306.95 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹161.59 Crore — ranking #11162 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 145.69% CAGR signals rising demand for Sunflower oil, edible grade

India's imports under HSN Code 15121910 have grown at 145.69% CAGR, reaching ₹468.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15121910 contributes 93.25% of Sub-Chapter 1512 exports — ranked #1

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1512, HSN Code 15121910 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 93.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.49% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121120/) | < ₹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 |