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HSN Code 15161000: Hydrogenated or Otherwise Modified Animal Fats, Oils and Fractions

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

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 15161000

HSN Code 15161000 relates to the following description.

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

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 15161000 not include?

Hydrogenated or Otherwise Modified Animal Fats, Oils and Fractions does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 15162011

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

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 15161000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

0.00% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4843 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1516

FY 2025-26

0.06%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1516’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 1516’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1516

FY 2025-26

#8 of 10

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1516

At a glance

20.71%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#8857

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+273.33%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

0.06%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1516

Share of Sub-Chapter 1516 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 15161000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8982

Balance

+0.15

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 1516

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1516

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8749

Balance

+0.23

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+53.33% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 1516

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1516

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8780

Balance

+0.23

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 1516

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1516

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #10198

Balance

+0.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−95.65% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1516

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1516

FY 2022-23

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1516

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1516

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9590

Balance

+0.15

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 1516

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1516

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8734

Balance

+0.56

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+273.33% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 1516

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1516

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #8857

Balance

+0.56

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 1516

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1516

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

20.71% /yr

Imports

—

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 1516 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹967.76 Cr

Import

₹679.00 Cr

Trade Balance

+288.76

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 15161000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 20.71% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 15161000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.71% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.56 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 15161000 Ranked #8857 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 15161000 ranks #8857 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1516, it ranks #8 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #4843 of 12872.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 15161000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15161000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 273.33% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹0.56 Crore in HSN Code 15161000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹0.56 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.56 Crore — ranking #4843 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 15161000 Contributes 0.06% of Sub-Chapter 1516 Exports — Ranked #8

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1516, HSN Code 15161000 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 15161000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 15161000 ?

It includes Hydrogenated or Otherwise Modified Animal Fats, Oils and Fractions

How should mixed supplies be billed when Hydrogenated or Otherwise Modified Animal Fats, Oils and Fractions is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hydrogenated or Otherwise Modified Animal Fats, Oils and Fractions?

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 Hydrogenated or Otherwise Modified Animal Fats, Oils and Fractions?

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 Hydrogenated or Otherwise Modified Animal Fats, Oils and Fractions?

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 Hydrogenated or Otherwise Modified Animal Fats, Oils and Fractions?

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.

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