HSN Code 15162091: Edible vegetable fats

HSN Code 15162091 represents Edible vegetable fats under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Edible vegetable fats correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 15162091, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Edible vegetable fats.

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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	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Edible grade	2.5%	2.5%	5%	0%

Description of goods

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

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%

HSN Code	Description
15161000	Animal fats and oils and their fractions
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
15162099	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Other
15163000	Microbial fats and oils and their fractions

HSN Code 15161000

Animal 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 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 15162091 ?

It includes Edible vegetable fats

How much GST applies to Edible vegetable fats?

Under HSN 15162091, Edible vegetable fats attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Edible vegetable fats?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Edible vegetable fats?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Edible vegetable fats?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Edible vegetable fats?

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.

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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