HSN Code 15156000: Microbial fats & oils – Other

HSN Code 15156000 represents Microbial fats & oils – Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Microbial fats & oils – Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 15156000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Microbial fats & oils – Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 15156000

HSN Code 15156000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Microbial fats and oils and their fractions

Chapter

15 - Animal or vegetable fats and oil sand their cleavage products;prepared edible fats;animal or vegetable waxes

Sub Chapter

1515 - Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 15156000 not include?

Microbial fats & oils – Other does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 15154000

Other fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified - tung oil and its fractions

HSN Code 15159010

Other : Fixed vegetable oils, namely the following:chul moogra oil, mawra oil, kokam oil,tobacco seed oil, sal oil

HSN Code 15159020

Other : Fixed vegetable oils, namely the following:neem seed oil, karanj oil, silk cotton seed oil,khakhon oil, water melon oil, kusum oil, rubberseed oil, dhup oil, undi oil, maroti oil, pisa oil,nahar oil

HSN Code 15159030

Other : Fixed vegetable oils, namely the following:cardamom oil, chillies or capsicum oil, turmeric oil, ajwain seed oil, niger seed oil, garlic oil

HSN Code 15159040

Other : Fixed vegetable oils of edible grade namely the following: mango kernel oil, mahua oil, rice bran oil

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 15156000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹7 Cr

−27.52% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹6 Cr

−11.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4397 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1515

FY 2024-25

0.07%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1515’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.59% of Sub-Chapter 1515’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1515

FY 2024-25

#11 of 19

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1515

Import-side rank: #8 of 19

At a glance

#6175

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+3,614.81%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

0.07%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1515

Share of Sub-Chapter 1515 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1515

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1515

FY 2019-20

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1515

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1515

FY 2020-21

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1515

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1515

FY 2021-22

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1515

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1515

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9105

Balance

+0.27

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1515

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1515

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5727

Balance

+3.34

Exports

10.03 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+3,614.81% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 1515

Imports

6.69 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

1.11% of Sub-Ch. 1515

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6175

Balance

+1.34

Exports

7.27 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−27.52% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 1515

Imports

5.93 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−11.36% YoY

0.59% of Sub-Ch. 1515

Sub-Chapter 1515 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹10,394.26 Cr

Import

₹1,011.07 Cr

Trade Balance

+9,383.19

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 15156000 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.