--- title: "HSN Code for Microbial fats & oils – Other | HSN 15156000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 15156000 related to Microbial fats & oils – Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15156000/" --- # HSN Code 15156000: Microbial fats & oils – 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Microbial fats and oils and their fractions | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 15156000 ? It includes Microbial fats & oils – Other ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Microbial fats & oils – 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Microbial fats & oils – Other is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Microbial fats & oils – Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Microbial fats & oils – 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. ### How much GST applies to Microbial fats & oils – Other? Under HSN 15156000, Microbial fats & oils – Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Microbial fats & oils – 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15156000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹7 Cr (−27.52% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹6 Cr (−11.36% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4397 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1515: 0.07% of its exports; import side 0.59% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1515: #11 of 19 by export value; import-side #8 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #6175 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +3,614.81% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1515: 0.07% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15156000 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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.27 | #9105 | | FY 2023-24 | 10.03 | 0.0003% | +3,614.81% | 0.11% | 6.69 | 0.0001% | — | 1.11% | +3.34 | #5727 | | FY 2024-25 | 7.27 | 0.0002% | −27.52% | 0.07% | 5.93 | 0.0001% | −11.36% | 0.59% | +1.34 | #6175 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15156000 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 15156000 India exported ₹7.27 Crore worth of Microbial fats & oils – Other in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 15156000 ranked #6175 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15156000 ranks #6175 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1515, it ranks #11 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #4397 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15156000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15156000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 3,614.81% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.34 Crore in HSN Code 15156000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7.27 Cr exceeded imports of ₹5.93 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.34 Crore — ranking #4397 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 15156000 contributes 0.07% of Sub-Chapter 1515 exports — ranked #11 Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1515, HSN Code 15156000 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.07% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.59% share (rank #8). ## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15153090/) | ₹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 | | #11 | HSN Code 15156000: Microbial fats & oils – Other (this hsn code) | ₹7 Cr |