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# HSN Code 15121990: Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions

- [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 : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 15121990 ?

It includes Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions

### Any common misclassification issue with Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions?

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 Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions?

Under HSN 15121990, Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15121990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (−2.97% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (−36.81% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4230 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1512: 1.19% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1512: #3 of 10 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 11.68% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6907 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +175.61% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1512: 1.19% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15121990

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 | 2.02 | 0.0001% | — | 5.15% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.54 | #6939 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −59.41% | 2.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +87.50% | 0.01% | −0.08 | #7780 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.26 | 0.0001% | +175.61% | 4.65% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6.67% | 0.01% | +1.30 | #6838 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.02 | 0.0001% | −10.62% | 1.97% | 1.39 | 0.0000% | +44.79% | 0.01% | +0.63 | #7308 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.11 | 0.0001% | +53.96% | 2.59% | 1.12 | 0.0000% | −19.42% | 0.00% | +1.99 | #6967 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.04 | 0.0001% | +29.90% | 1.95% | 3.07 | 0.0001% | +174.11% | 0.01% | +0.97 | #6829 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.92 | 0.0001% | −2.97% | 1.19% | 1.94 | 0.0000% | −36.81% | 0.01% | +1.98 | #6907 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 11.68%/yr, imports 26.21%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15121990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 11.68% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 15121990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.68% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15121990 ranked #6907 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15121990 ranks #6907 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1512, it ranks #3 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #4230 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15121990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15121990 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 175.61% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.98 Crore in HSN Code 15121990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.92 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.94 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.98 Crore — ranking #4230 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 26.21% CAGR signals rising demand for Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions

India's imports under HSN Code 15121990 have grown at 26.21% CAGR, reaching ₹1.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15121990 contributes 1.19% of Sub-Chapter 1512 exports — ranked #3

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1512, HSN Code 15121990 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 1.19% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |