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# HSN Code 15200000: Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes

- [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 1520: Crude glycerol & glycerol waters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1520/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 15200000 ?

It includes Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes?

Under HSN 15200000, Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes?

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 Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes?

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 15200000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹24 Cr (+12.05% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹438 Cr (+47.99% YoY) — 0.0072% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹414 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11780 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1520: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1520: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -0.38% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4614 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +93.09% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1520: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15200000

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. 1520 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1520 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 24.54 | 0.0011% | — | 100.00% | 255.68 | 0.0071% | — | 100.00% | −231.14 | #3837 |
| FY 2019-20 | 31.71 | 0.0014% | +29.22% | 100.00% | 162.64 | 0.0049% | −36.39% | 100.00% | −130.93 | #3525 |
| FY 2020-21 | 27.77 | 0.0013% | −12.43% | 100.00% | 251.57 | 0.0086% | +54.68% | 100.00% | −223.80 | #3763 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.45 | 0.0004% | −51.57% | 100.00% | 680.07 | 0.0149% | +170.33% | 100.00% | −666.62 | #5097 |
| FY 2022-23 | 25.97 | 0.0007% | +93.09% | 100.00% | 563.72 | 0.0098% | −17.11% | 100.00% | −537.75 | #4353 |
| FY 2023-24 | 21.41 | 0.0006% | −17.56% | 100.00% | 295.76 | 0.0053% | −47.53% | 100.00% | −274.35 | #4682 |
| FY 2024-25 | 23.99 | 0.0007% | +12.05% | 100.00% | 437.69 | 0.0072% | +47.99% | 100.00% | −413.70 | #4614 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -0.38%/yr, imports 9.37%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15200000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -0.38% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 15200000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.38% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹24.54 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹23.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15200000 ranked #4614 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15200000 ranks #4614 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1520, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #11780 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15200000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15200000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 93.09% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹413.70 Crore in HSN Code 15200000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹437.69 Cr exceeded exports of ₹23.99 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹413.70 Crore — ranking #11780 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.37% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes

India's imports under HSN Code 15200000 have grown at 9.37% CAGR, reaching ₹437.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15200000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 1520 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1520, HSN Code 15200000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1520

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 15200000: Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters & lyes (this hsn code) | ₹24 Cr |