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# HSN Sub-chapter 1515: Vegetable Oils & Fats

Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their 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 |
| --- | --- |
| 15151100 | [Linseed Oil Fractions\| Crude Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15151100/) |
| 15151910 | [Linseed oil & fractions – Edible grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15151910/) |
| 15151990 | [Linseed oil and its fractions : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15151990/) |
| 15152100 | [Maize (Corn) oil and its fractions : Crude oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15152100/) |
| 15152910 | [Maize (Corn) oil & fractions – Edible grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15152910/) |
| 15152990 | [Maize (Corn) oil & fractions – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15152990/) |
| 15153010 | [Castor oil (Edible grade)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15153010/) |
| 15153090 | [Castor oil (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15153090/) |
| 15154000 | [Tung oil and its fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15154000/) |
| 15155010 | [Seasame Oil And Fractions\| Crude Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15155010/) |
| 15155091 | [Sesame oil & fractions – Edible grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15155091/) |
| 15155099 | [Seasame oil and its fractions : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15155099/) |
| 15156000 | [Microbial fats & oils – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15156000/) |
| 15159010 | [Chul Moogra/Mawra/Kokam/Tobacco Seed/Sal Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159010/) |
| 15159020 | [Other Fixed Vegetable Oils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159020/) |
| 15159030 | [Fixed Vegetable Oils: Cardamom, Capsicum, Turmeric & More](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159030/) |
| 15159040 | [Mango Kernel, Mahua & Rice Bran Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159040/) |
| 15159091 | [Other \| Other \| Edible Grade](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159091/) |
| 15159099 | [Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15159099/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 1515

It includes Vegetable Oils & Fats

### Any import/export nuance for Vegetable Oils & Fats?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

### If I repair and return Vegetable Oils & Fats, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Vegetable Oils & Fats?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Vegetable Oils & Fats is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

### What should my invoice and records include for Vegetable Oils & Fats?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### How should I document Vegetable Oils & Fats sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Vegetable Oils & Fats 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹10,394 Cr (+12.70% YoY) — 0.2807% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,011 Cr (+67.56% YoY) — 0.0166% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹9,383 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #31 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 15: 60.18% of its exports; import side 0.68%
- Rank within Chapter 15: #1 of 21 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.11% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #61 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +23.29% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 15: 60.18% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 1515

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 | 6,159.77 | 0.2684% | — | 80.39% | 136.75 | 0.0038% | — | 0.20% | +6,023.02 | #65 |
| FY 2019-20 | 6,547.64 | 0.2964% | +6.30% | 79.36% | 697.08 | 0.0208% | +409.75% | 1.00% | +5,850.56 | #61 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7,104.25 | 0.3303% | +8.50% | 58.79% | 1,037.57 | 0.0356% | +48.85% | 1.24% | +6,066.68 | #50 |
| FY 2021-22 | 8,759.10 | 0.2791% | +23.29% | 75.98% | 1,643.53 | 0.0360% | +58.40% | 1.14% | +7,115.57 | #61 |
| FY 2022-23 | 10,015.58 | 0.2766% | +14.34% | 60.38% | 1,115.39 | 0.0194% | −32.13% | 0.66% | +8,900.19 | #57 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9,223.23 | 0.2549% | −7.91% | 61.04% | 603.42 | 0.0107% | −45.90% | 0.48% | +8,619.81 | #66 |
| FY 2024-25 | 10,394.26 | 0.2807% | +12.70% | 60.18% | 1,011.07 | 0.0166% | +67.56% | 0.68% | +9,383.19 | #61 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.11%/yr, imports 39.58%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.11% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.11% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6,159.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10,394.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 ranked #61 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 ranks #61 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 15, it ranks #1 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #31 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 23.29% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹9,383.19 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹10,394.26 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,011.07 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹9,383.19 Crore — ranking #31 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 39.58% CAGR signals rising demand for Vegetable Oils & Fats

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 have grown at 39.58% CAGR, reaching ₹1,011.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 contributes 60.18% of Chapter 15 exports — ranked #1

Among the 21 sub-chapters under Chapter 15, HSN Sub-Chapter 1515 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 60.18% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.68% share (rank #5).

## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1512/) | ₹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/) |
| 1512 | [Sunflower seed oil & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1512/) |
| 1513 | [Coconut oil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1513/) |
| 1514 | [Rape seed oil & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1514/) |
| 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/) |