--- title: "HSN Code for Castor oil (Other) | HSN 15153090 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 15153090 related to Castor oil (Other) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15153090/" --- # HSN Code 15153090: Castor oil (Other) - [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 1515: Vegetable Oils & Fats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1515/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Castor oil and its fractions : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 15153090 ? It includes Castor oil (Other) ### How much GST applies to Castor oil (Other)? Under HSN 15153090, Castor oil (Other) 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 Castor oil (Other)? 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 Castor oil (Other)? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Castor oil (Other) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Castor oil (Other); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Castor oil (Other)? 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 Castor oil (Other)? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15153090 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹8,955 Cr (+9.27% YoY) — 0.2433% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹8 Cr (+4.48% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹8,947 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #33 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1515: 86.15% of its exports; import side 0.76% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1515: #1 of 19 by export value; import-side #7 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 7.96% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #44 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +28.16% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1515: 86.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15153090 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. 1515 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1515 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 5,655.72 | 0.2475% | — | 91.82% | 2.32 | 0.0001% | — | 1.70% | +5,653.40 | #48 | | FY 2019-20 | 5,759.84 | 0.2617% | +1.84% | 87.97% | 2.59 | 0.0001% | +11.64% | 0.37% | +5,757.25 | #42 | | FY 2020-21 | 6,279.82 | 0.2920% | +9.03% | 88.40% | 2.19 | 0.0001% | −15.44% | 0.21% | +6,277.63 | #43 | | FY 2021-22 | 8,047.98 | 0.2564% | +28.16% | 91.88% | 3.77 | 0.0001% | +72.15% | 0.23% | +8,044.21 | #48 | | FY 2022-23 | 9,062.61 | 0.2503% | +12.61% | 90.49% | 7.37 | 0.0001% | +95.49% | 0.66% | +9,055.24 | #40 | | FY 2023-24 | 8,194.55 | 0.2265% | −9.58% | 88.85% | 7.36 | 0.0001% | −0.14% | 1.22% | +8,187.19 | #50 | | FY 2024-25 | 8,954.58 | 0.2433% | +9.27% | 86.15% | 7.69 | 0.0001% | +4.48% | 0.76% | +8,946.89 | #44 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 7.96%/yr, imports 22.11%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15153090 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 7.96% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 15153090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.96% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5,655.72 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8,954.58 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 15153090 ranked #44 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15153090 ranks #44 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1515, it ranks #1 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #33 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15153090 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15153090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 28.16% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹8,946.89 Crore in HSN Code 15153090 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹8,954.58 Cr exceeded imports of ₹7.69 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹8,946.89 Crore — ranking #33 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 22.11% CAGR signals rising demand for Castor oil (Other) India's imports under HSN Code 15153090 have grown at 22.11% CAGR, reaching ₹7.69 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 15153090 contributes 86.15% of Sub-Chapter 1515 exports — ranked #1 Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1515, HSN Code 15153090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 86.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.76% share (rank #7). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1515 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 15153090: Castor oil (Other) (this hsn code) | ₹8,955 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 15159091: Other \| Other \| Edible Grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159091/) | ₹699 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 15159040: Mango Kernel, Mahua & Rice Bran Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159040/) | ₹205 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 15155091: Sesame oil & fractions – Edible grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15155091/) | ₹195 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 15155099: Seasame oil and its fractions : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15155099/) | ₹79 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 15159020: Other Fixed Vegetable Oils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159020/) | ₹66 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 15155010: Seasame Oil And Fractions\| Crude Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15155010/) | ₹64 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 15159099: Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159099/) | ₹51 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 15159010: Chul Moogra/Mawra/Kokam/Tobacco Seed/Sal Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159010/) | ₹44 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 15151990: Linseed oil and its fractions : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15151990/) | ₹9 Cr |