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# HSN Code 15162019: Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Other

- [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 : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 15162019 ?

It includes Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Other

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

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

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

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 much GST applies to Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Other?

Under HSN 15162019, Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Other 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 – Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15162019 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+120.56% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+724.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4974 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1516: 0.25% of its exports; import side 0.53%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1516: #6 of 10 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -19.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7453 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +120.56% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1516: 0.25% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15162019

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 | 8.42 | 0.0004% | — | 1.56% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.06% | +8.32 | #5203 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.15 | 0.0001% | −86.34% | 0.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.00% | 0.08% | +1.01 | #7468 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −38.26% | 0.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +150.00% | 0.14% | +0.36 | #7950 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.33 | 0.0000% | +87.32% | 0.17% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.14% | 0.02% | +1.25 | #7733 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −42.11% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +187.50% | 0.10% | +0.54 | #8319 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.07 | 0.0000% | +38.96% | 0.14% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +8.70% | 0.14% | +0.82 | #8187 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.36 | 0.0001% | +120.56% | 0.25% | 2.06 | 0.0000% | +724.00% | 0.53% | +0.30 | #7453 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -19.10%/yr, imports 65.57%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15162019 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -19.10% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 15162019 have declined at a compound annual rate of -19.10% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹8.42 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15162019 ranked #7453 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15162019 ranks #7453 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1516, it ranks #6 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #4974 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15162019 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15162019 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 120.56% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.30 Crore in HSN Code 15162019 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.36 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.06 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.30 Crore — ranking #4974 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 65.57% CAGR signals rising demand for Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Other

India's imports under HSN Code 15162019 have grown at 65.57% CAGR, reaching ₹2.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15162019 contributes 0.25% of Sub-Chapter 1516 exports — ranked #6

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1516, HSN Code 15162019 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.53% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 15162011: Vegetable fats & oils – Cotton seed oil – Edible grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15162011/) | ₹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 |