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# HSN Code 15162091: Edible vegetable fats

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

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15162091 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹83 Cr (+65.78% YoY) — 0.0023% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹283 Cr (+181.93% YoY) — 0.0047% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹200 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11317 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1516: 8.70% of its exports; import side 73.51%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1516: #3 of 10 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 36.41% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2926 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +105.16% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1516: 8.70% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15162091

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 | 12.88 | 0.0006% | — | 2.39% | 98.31 | 0.0027% | — | 63.27% | −85.43 | #4689 |
| FY 2019-20 | 19.37 | 0.0009% | +50.39% | 3.18% | 77.36 | 0.0023% | −21.31% | 45.32% | −57.99 | #4158 |
| FY 2020-21 | 39.74 | 0.0018% | +105.16% | 6.79% | 156.16 | 0.0054% | +101.86% | 64.60% | −116.42 | #3274 |
| FY 2021-22 | 63.54 | 0.0020% | +59.89% | 8.00% | 383.50 | 0.0084% | +145.58% | 94.21% | −319.96 | #3028 |
| FY 2022-23 | 55.67 | 0.0015% | −12.39% | 4.71% | 152.36 | 0.0027% | −60.27% | 67.31% | −96.69 | #3327 |
| FY 2023-24 | 50.06 | 0.0014% | −10.08% | 6.41% | 100.55 | 0.0018% | −34.01% | 55.42% | −50.49 | #3526 |
| FY 2024-25 | 82.99 | 0.0023% | +65.78% | 8.70% | 283.48 | 0.0047% | +181.93% | 73.51% | −200.49 | #2926 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 36.41%/yr, imports 19.30%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15162091 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 36.41% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 15162091 have grown at a compound annual rate of 36.41% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹12.88 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹82.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15162091 ranked #2926 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15162091 ranks #2926 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1516, it ranks #3 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #11317 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15162091 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15162091 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 105.16% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹200.49 Crore in HSN Code 15162091 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹283.48 Cr exceeded exports of ₹82.99 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹200.49 Crore — ranking #11317 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 19.30% CAGR signals rising demand for Edible vegetable fats

India's imports under HSN Code 15162091 have grown at 19.30% CAGR, reaching ₹283.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15162091 contributes 8.70% of Sub-Chapter 1516 exports — ranked #3

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1516, HSN Code 15162091 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 8.70% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 73.51% share (rank #1).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](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 |