HSN Code 15163000: Microbial fats and oils and their fractions

HSN Code 15163000 represents Microbial fats and oils and their fractions under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Microbial fats and oils and their fractions correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 15163000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Microbial fats and oils and their fractions.

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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	Microbial fats and oils and their fractions	6%	6%	12%	0%

Description of goods

Microbial 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 6%

SGST 6%

IGST 12%

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
15162091	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Edible grade
15162099	Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Other

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 15162091

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

HSN Code 15162099

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Other

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What products are classified under HSN 15163000 ?

It includes Microbial fats and oils and their fractions

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Microbial fats and oils and their 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 Microbial fats and oils and their 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 Microbial fats and oils and their 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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Microbial fats and oils and their 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.

How much GST applies to Microbial fats and oils and their fractions?

Under HSN 15163000, Microbial fats and oils and their fractions attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

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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