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# HSN Sub-chapter 1512: Sunflower seed oil & fractions

Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

Part of [Chapter 15: Animal or Vegetable Fats, Oils and Their Cleavage Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-15/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 5%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 15121110 | [Sunflower Seed Crude Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121110/) |
| 15121120 | [Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil), crude](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121120/) |
| 15121910 | [Sunflower oil, edible grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121910/) |
| 15121920 | [Non-Edible Sunflower Oil (Non-Crude)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121920/) |
| 15121930 | [Saffola oil, edible grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121930/) |
| 15121940 | [Non-Edible Saffola Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121940/) |
| 15121990 | [Other sunflower or safflower oil and fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15121990/) |
| 15122100 | [Cotton-Seed Oil and Its Fractions, Crude](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15122100/) |
| 15122910 | [Edible grade cotton-seed oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15122910/) |
| 15122990 | [Other cotton-seed oil and its fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15122990/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 1512

It includes Sunflower seed oil & fractions

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Sunflower seed oil & fractions?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

### Any special steps when selling Sunflower seed oil & fractions through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Sunflower seed oil & fractions?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

### How should I document Sunflower seed oil & fractions sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Sunflower seed oil & fractions to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

### How are warranty replacements of Sunflower seed oil & fractions handled?

If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹329 Cr (+58.60% YoY) — 0.0089% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹31,460 Cr (+19.37% YoY) — 0.5159% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹31,131 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #1192 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 15: 1.91% of its exports; import side 21.17%
- Rank within Chapter 15: #8 of 21 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 42.55% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #608 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +111.05% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 15: 1.91% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 1512

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 Ch. 15 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 15 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 39.23 | 0.0017% | — | 0.51% | 13,682.60 | 0.3810% | — | 19.62% | −13,643.37 | #868 |
| FY 2019-20 | 40.38 | 0.0018% | +2.93% | 0.49% | 13,478.36 | 0.4018% | −1.49% | 19.27% | −13,437.98 | #869 |
| FY 2020-21 | 48.61 | 0.0023% | +20.38% | 0.40% | 14,683.38 | 0.5039% | +8.94% | 17.53% | −14,634.77 | #839 |
| FY 2021-22 | 102.59 | 0.0033% | +111.05% | 0.89% | 21,901.19 | 0.4792% | +49.16% | 15.18% | −21,798.60 | #774 |
| FY 2022-23 | 120.20 | 0.0033% | +17.17% | 0.72% | 25,305.55 | 0.4401% | +15.54% | 14.93% | −25,185.35 | #778 |
| FY 2023-24 | 207.54 | 0.0057% | +72.66% | 1.37% | 26,354.23 | 0.4693% | +4.14% | 21.15% | −26,146.69 | #687 |
| FY 2024-25 | 329.16 | 0.0089% | +58.60% | 1.91% | 31,460.20 | 0.5159% | +19.37% | 21.17% | −31,131.04 | #608 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 42.55%/yr, imports 14.89%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 42.55% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 have grown at a compound annual rate of 42.55% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹39.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹329.16 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 ranked #608 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 ranks #608 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 15, it ranks #8 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #1192 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 111.05% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹31,131.04 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹31,460.20 Cr exceeded exports of ₹329.16 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹31,131.04 Crore — ranking #1192 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 14.89% CAGR signals rising demand for Sunflower seed oil & fractions

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 have grown at 14.89% CAGR, reaching ₹31,460.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 contributes 1.91% of Chapter 15 exports — ranked #8

Among the 21 sub-chapters under Chapter 15, HSN Sub-Chapter 1512 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 1.91% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 21.17% share (rank #3).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 15

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1515: Vegetable Oils & Fats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1515/) | ₹10,394 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1508: Ground-nut oil & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1508/) | ₹3,109 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1516: Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1516/) | ₹954 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1513: Coconut oil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1513/) | ₹451 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1502: Animal fats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1502/) | ₹441 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1504: Fish oils & their fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1504/) | ₹403 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1518: Animal & vegetable fats & oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1518/) | ₹378 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Sub-Chapter 1512: Sunflower seed oil & fractions (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹329 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1507: Soybean oil & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1507/) | ₹219 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1514: Rape seed oil & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1514/) | ₹214 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 1501 | [Industrial ovens & furnaces](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1501/) |
| 1502 | [Animal fats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1502/) |
| 1503 | [Lard products & oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1503/) |
| 1504 | [Fish oils & their fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1504/) |
| 1505 | [Wool grease](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1505/) |
| 1506 | [Animal fats & oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1506/) |
| 1507 | [Soybean oil & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1507/) |
| 1508 | [Ground-nut oil & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1508/) |
| 1509 | [Concentrated milk & cream](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1509/) |
| 1510 | [Olive oil & fractions, blends included](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1510/) |
| 1511 | [Palm oil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1511/) |
| 1513 | [Coconut oil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1513/) |
| 1514 | [Rape seed oil & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1514/) |
| 1515 | [Vegetable Oils & Fats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1515/) |
| 1516 | [Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1516/) |
| 1517 | [Margarine & fat mixes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1517/) |
| 1518 | [Animal & vegetable fats & oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1518/) |
| 1520 | [Crude glycerol & glycerol waters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1520/) |
| 1521 | [Vegetable & insect waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1521/) |
| 1522 | [Degras from fatty substances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1522/) |