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# HSN Code 27101942: Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770)

- [Section 05: Guide to HSN Section 05](https://busy.in/hsn/section-05/)
- [Chapter 27: Bituminous Substances, Mineral fuel & Oils](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-27/)
- [Sub-chapter 2710: Petroleum oils, bituminous minerals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2710/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils : Gas oil and oils obtained from gas oil: Vaccum Gas oil | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 27101942 ?

It includes Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770)?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770)?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How much GST applies to Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770)?

Under HSN 27101942, Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770)?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 27101942 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2,236 Cr (−77.12% YoY) — 0.0607% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3,407 Cr (+5.23% YoY) — 0.0561% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,172 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12260 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2710: 0.42% of its exports; import side 4.17%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2710: #12 of 65 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #232 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +612.45% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2710: 0.42% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 27101942

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. 2710 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2710 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | 221.38 | 0.0103% | — | 0.12% | 824.55 | 0.0283% | — | 1.93% | −603.17 | #1264 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,577.23 | 0.0503% | +612.45% | 0.32% | 1,331.94 | 0.0291% | +61.54% | 1.78% | +245.29 | #310 |
| FY 2022-23 | 7,311.64 | 0.2019% | +363.57% | 0.94% | 2,477.12 | 0.0431% | +85.98% | 2.82% | +4,834.52 | #57 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9,772.99 | 0.2701% | +33.66% | 1.42% | 3,238.00 | 0.0577% | +30.72% | 3.70% | +6,534.99 | #38 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2,235.84 | 0.0607% | −77.12% | 0.42% | 3,407.34 | 0.0561% | +5.23% | 4.17% | −1,171.50 | #232 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 27101942 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 27101942

India exported ₹2,235.84 Crore worth of Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 27101942 ranked #232 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 27101942 ranks #232 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2710, it ranks #12 of 65. By trade surplus, it ranks #12260 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 27101942 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 27101942 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 612.45% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,171.50 Crore in HSN Code 27101942 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3,407.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2,235.84 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,171.50 Crore — ranking #12260 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 27101942 contributes 0.42% of Sub-Chapter 2710 exports — ranked #12

Among the 65 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2710, HSN Code 27101942 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.42% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.17% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2710

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 27101944: Residual Marine Fuel (IS 16731)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27101944/) | ₹1,64,165 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 27101939: Kerosene Type Aviation Fuels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27101939/) | ₹1,28,227 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 27101241: M15 Fuel (IS 17076) 1](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27101241/) | ₹88,679 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 27101290: Motor Gasoline (IS 2796)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27101290/) | ₹42,658 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 27101949: Automotive Diesel (Non-Biodiesel, IS 1460)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27101949/) | ₹39,180 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 27101221: Heavy Naphtha](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27101221/) | ₹29,287 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 27101961: Mineral Oil (Cosmetics, IS 7299)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27101961/) | ₹7,177 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 27101953: Fuel oils, Grade MV 2](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27101953/) | ₹6,401 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 27101959: Fuel oils, Grade HV](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27101959/) | ₹6,061 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 27101990: Petroleum Oils, Non-Crude, Not Biodiesel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-27101990/) | ₹4,051 Cr |
| #12 | HSN Code 27101942: Light Diesel Oil (IS 15770) (this hsn code) | ₹2,236 Cr |