--- title: "HSN Code for Edible Carnauba Wax | HSN 15211011 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 15211011 related to Edible Carnauba Wax with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15211011/" --- # HSN Code 15211011: Edible Carnauba Wax - [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 1521: Vegetable & insect waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1521/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Vegetable Waxes : Carnauba Waxes : Edible wax for waxing fresh fruits and vegetables | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 15211011 ? It includes Edible Carnauba Wax ### Any common misclassification issue with Edible Carnauba Wax? 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 Edible Carnauba Wax? 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 Edible Carnauba Wax? 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 Edible Carnauba Wax? Under HSN 15211011, Edible Carnauba Wax 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 Carnauba Wax? 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 15211011 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹7 Cr (−9.06% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹7 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3555 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1521: 10.27% of its exports; import side 0.98% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1521: #3 of 6 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 57.33% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6142 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +348.98% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1521: 10.27% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15211011 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. 1521 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1521 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.35% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.36% | −0.10 | #8193 | | FY 2019-20 | 2.20 | 0.0001% | +348.98% | 6.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.22% | 0.09% | +2.16 | #6823 | | FY 2020-21 | 4.53 | 0.0002% | +105.91% | 10.62% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +4.53 | #6045 | | FY 2021-22 | 4.85 | 0.0002% | +7.06% | 12.95% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +4.85 | #6391 | | FY 2022-23 | 9.20 | 0.0003% | +89.69% | 16.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | +9.18 | #5735 | | FY 2023-24 | 8.17 | 0.0002% | −11.20% | 13.37% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +8.17 | #5989 | | FY 2024-25 | 7.43 | 0.0002% | −9.06% | 10.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.98% | +6.86 | #6142 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 57.33%/yr, imports -0.57%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15211011 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 57.33% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 15211011 have grown at a compound annual rate of 57.33% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.43 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 15211011 ranked #6142 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15211011 ranks #6142 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1521, it ranks #3 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #3555 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15211011 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15211011 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 348.98% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹6.86 Crore in HSN Code 15211011 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7.43 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.57 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6.86 Crore — ranking #3555 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -0.57% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Edible Carnauba Wax India's imports under HSN Code 15211011 have grown at -0.57% CAGR, reaching ₹0.57 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 15211011 contributes 10.27% of Sub-Chapter 1521 exports — ranked #3 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1521, HSN Code 15211011 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 10.27% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.98% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1521 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 15211090: Vegetable Waxes \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15211090/) | ₹52 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 15219010: Other \| Beewax Whether Or Not Coloured](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15219010/) | ₹11 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 15211011: Edible Carnauba Wax (this hsn code) | ₹7 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 15211019: Tulles And Other Net Fabrics \| Of Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15211019/) | ₹1 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 15219090: Vegetable Waxes and Similar Products \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15219090/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Code 15219020: Other : Shellac wax whether or not coloured](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15219020/) | < ₹1 Crore |