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# HSN Code 15171010: Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin

- [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 1517: Margarine & fat mixes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1517/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Margarine, excluding liquid margarine : Of animal origin | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 15171010 ?

It includes Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin?

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 Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin?

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 Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin?

Under HSN 15171010, Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15171010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−85.71% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4646 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1517: 0.35% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1517: #3 of 8 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 35.42% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8501 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +11,100.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1517: 0.35% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15171010

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. 1517 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1517 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.31% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.12 | #9103 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.14% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.06 | #9399 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.02 | #10058 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.24 | 0.0001% | +11,100.00% | 1.92% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.24 | #7312 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.18 | 0.0001% | +131.25% | 5.92% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +5.18 | #6535 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −85.71% | 0.35% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.74 | #8501 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 35.42%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15171010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 35.42% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 15171010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 35.42% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15171010 ranked #8501 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15171010 ranks #8501 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1517, it ranks #3 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #4646 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15171010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15171010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 11,100.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.74 Crore in HSN Code 15171010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.74 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.74 Crore — ranking #4646 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 15171010 contributes 0.35% of Sub-Chapter 1517 exports — ranked #3

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1517, HSN Code 15171010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.35% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1517

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 15179090: Other \| Other (Of Vegetable Origin)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179090/) | ₹207 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 15171021: Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171021/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 15171010: Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 15171029: Margarine (excluding liquid) – Vegetable origin – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171029/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | [HSN Code 15179010: Other \| Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 15179030: Other \| Imitation Lard Of Animal Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179030/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 15179040: Imitation Lard\| Vegetable Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179040/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 15171022: Margarine (excluding liquid) – Vegetable origin – Linoxyn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171022/) | — |