HSN Code 15161000: Animal Fats & Oils

HSN Code 15161000 represents Animal Fats & Oils under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Animal Fats & Oils correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 15161000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Animal Fats & Oils.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
15	Animal or vegetable fats and oil sand their cleavage products;prepared edible fats;animal or vegetable waxes	1516	Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared	Animal fats and oils and their fractions	6%	6%	12%	0%

Description of goods

Animal 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

1516 – Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared

CGST 6%

SGST 6%

IGST 12%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
15162011	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Cotton Seed oil : Edible grade
15162019	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Cotton Seed oil : Other
15162021	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Groundnut oil : Edible grade
15162029	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Groundnut oil : other
15162031	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax) : Edible grade
15162039	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax) : Other
15162091	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Edible grade
15162099	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Other
15163000	Microbial fats and oils and their fractions

HSN Code 15162011

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Cotton Seed oil : Edible grade

HSN Code 15162019

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Cotton Seed oil : Other

HSN Code 15162021

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Groundnut oil : Edible grade

HSN Code 15162029

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Groundnut oil : other

HSN Code 15162031

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax) : Edible grade

HSN Code 15162039

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax) : Other

HSN Code 15162091

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Edible grade

HSN Code 15162099

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Other

HSN Code 15163000

Microbial fats and oils and their fractions

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What products are classified under HSN 15161000 ?

It includes Animal Fats & Oils

How should mixed supplies be billed when Animal Fats & Oils is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Animal Fats & Oils; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Animal Fats & Oils?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Animal Fats & Oils?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Animal Fats & Oils?

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 Animal Fats & Oils?

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.

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.

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