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# HSN Code 15162011: Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade

- [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 1516: Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1516/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Cotton Seed oil : Edible grade | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 15162011 ?

It includes Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade?

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 Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade?

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 Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade?

Under HSN 15162011, Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15162011 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (−30.86% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+25.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4463 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1516: 0.13% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1516: #7 of 10 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -23.51% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8081 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +161.19% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1516: 0.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15162011

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. 1516 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1516 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 6.04 | 0.0003% | — | 1.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.16% | +5.79 | #5637 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.94 | 0.0002% | −34.77% | 0.65% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +24.00% | 0.18% | +3.63 | #6138 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.37 | 0.0001% | −65.23% | 0.23% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.37 | #7371 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.69 | 0.0001% | +23.36% | 0.21% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.07% | +1.39 | #7490 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.36% | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +60.00% | 0.21% | +0.19 | #8438 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.75 | 0.0000% | +161.19% | 0.22% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −91.67% | 0.02% | +1.71 | #7713 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.21 | 0.0000% | −30.86% | 0.13% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.00% | 0.01% | +1.16 | #8081 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -23.51%/yr, imports -23.53%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15162011 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -23.51% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 15162011 have declined at a compound annual rate of -23.51% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹6.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.21 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15162011 ranked #8081 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15162011 ranks #8081 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1516, it ranks #7 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #4463 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15162011 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15162011 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 161.19% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.16 Crore in HSN Code 15162011 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.21 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.16 Crore — ranking #4463 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -23.53% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade

India's imports under HSN Code 15162011 have grown at -23.53% CAGR, reaching ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15162011 contributes 0.13% of Sub-Chapter 1516 exports — ranked #7

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1516, HSN Code 15162011 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #8).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1516

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 15162039: Vegetable fats & oils – Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax) – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15162039/) | ₹768 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 15162099: Vegetable fats & oils: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15162099/) | ₹90 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 15162091: Edible vegetable fats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15162091/) | ₹83 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 15162021: Groundnut Oil: Edible Grade Vegetable Fats and Oils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15162021/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 15162029: Vegetable fats & oils – Groundnut oil – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15162029/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 15162019: Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15162019/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #7 | HSN Code 15162011: Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 15161000: Animal Fats & Oils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15161000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 15162031: Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Opal-Wax): Edible Grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15162031/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 15163000: Microbial fats and oils and their fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15163000/) | Nil |