--- title: "HSN Code for Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid | HSN 15171021 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 15171021 related to Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171021/" --- # HSN Code 15171021: Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid - [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 vegetable origin : Edible grade | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 15171021 ? It includes Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid? Under HSN 15171021, Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15171021 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹4 Cr (+35.03% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹4 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3861 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1517: 1.86% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1517: #2 of 8 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 5.01% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6886 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +112.05% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1517: 1.86% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15171021 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 | 2.96 | 0.0001% | — | 7.72% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +2.95 | #6482 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.84 | 0.0001% | −37.84% | 4.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,500.00% | 0.30% | +1.68 | #7021 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.66 | 0.0001% | −9.78% | 2.38% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.66 | #7189 | | FY 2021-22 | 3.52 | 0.0001% | +112.05% | 6.49% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.63% | +3.12 | #6737 | | FY 2022-23 | 3.01 | 0.0001% | −14.49% | 2.58% | 2.06 | 0.0000% | +415.00% | 2.68% | +0.95 | #6999 | | FY 2023-24 | 2.94 | 0.0001% | −2.33% | 3.36% | 1.22 | 0.0000% | −40.78% | 2.96% | +1.72 | #7170 | | FY 2024-25 | 3.97 | 0.0001% | +35.03% | 1.86% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +3.97 | #6886 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 5.01%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15171021 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 5.01% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 15171021 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.01% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.97 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 15171021 ranked #6886 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15171021 ranks #6886 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1517, it ranks #2 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #3861 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15171021 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15171021 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 112.05% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3.97 Crore in HSN Code 15171021 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.97 Crore — ranking #3861 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 15171021 contributes 1.86% of Sub-Chapter 1517 exports — ranked #2 Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1517, HSN Code 15171021 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 1.86% 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 (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 15171010: Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171010/) | < ₹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/) | — |