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# HSN Code 15159030: Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Fixed vegetable oils, namely the following:cardamom oil, chillies or capsicum oil, turmeric oil, ajwain seed oil, niger seed oil, garlic oil | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 15159030 ?

It includes Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More?

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 much GST applies to Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More?

Under HSN 15159030, Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15159030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+24.31% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−72.61% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4264 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1515: 0.02% of its exports; import side 0.04%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1515: #15 of 19 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -7.66% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7488 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +50.52% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1515: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15159030

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 | 3.63 | 0.0002% | — | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.10% | +3.50 | #6255 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.23 | 0.0001% | −66.12% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +346.15% | 0.08% | +0.65 | #7398 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.26 | 0.0001% | +2.44% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −6.90% | 0.05% | +0.72 | #7454 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −23.02% | 0.01% | 1.05 | 0.0000% | +94.44% | 0.06% | −0.08 | #8010 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.46 | 0.0000% | +50.52% | 0.01% | 2.03 | 0.0000% | +93.33% | 0.18% | −0.57 | #7761 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.81 | 0.0001% | +23.97% | 0.02% | 1.57 | 0.0000% | −22.66% | 0.26% | +0.24 | #7671 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.25 | 0.0001% | +24.31% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.61% | 0.04% | +1.82 | #7488 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -7.66%/yr, imports 22.06%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15159030 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -7.66% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 15159030 have declined at a compound annual rate of -7.66% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.63 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15159030 ranked #7488 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15159030 ranks #7488 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1515, it ranks #15 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #4264 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15159030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15159030 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 50.52% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.82 Crore in HSN Code 15159030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.25 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.82 Crore — ranking #4264 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 22.06% CAGR signals rising demand for Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More

India's imports under HSN Code 15159030 have grown at 22.06% CAGR, reaching ₹0.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15159030 contributes 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 1515 exports — ranked #15

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1515, HSN Code 15159030 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #11).

## 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 |
| #15 | HSN Code 15159030: Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |