What products are classified under HSN 1516
It includes Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils
HSN Sub Chapter 1516 represents Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 1516, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils.
GST Rate for Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils under HSN Code 1516. Understand Current Tax Rates, Exemptions, and Legal Classifications to Ensure Accurate Billing and GST Filing.
| Chapter No | HSN Code | HSN Description | New GST Rate | Old GST Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1516 | Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared | 5% | 5% |
Chapter: 15
Description: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
Following Tariff HSN code falls under Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils:
| Tariff HSN | Description |
|---|---|
| Animal fats and oils and their fractions | |
| Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Cotton Seed oil : Edible grade | |
| Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Cotton Seed oil : Other | |
| Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Groundnut oil : Edible grade | |
| Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Groundnut oil : other | |
| Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax) : Edible grade | |
| Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax) : Other | |
| Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Edible grade | |
| Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Other | |
| Microbial fats and oils and their fractions |
Animal fats and oils and their fractions
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Cotton Seed oil : Edible grade
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Cotton Seed oil : Other
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Groundnut oil : Edible grade
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Groundnut oil : other
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax) : Edible grade
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax) : Other
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Edible grade
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions : Other : Other
Microbial fats and oils and their fractions
It includes Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils
Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.
Use a delivery challan for sending Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils 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.
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.
Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils 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.
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.
The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.