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# HSN Sub-chapter 1517: Margarine & fat mixes

Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 1516

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 15171010 | [Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171010/) |
| 15171021 | [Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171021/) |
| 15171022 | [Margarine (excluding liquid) – Vegetable origin – Linoxyn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171022/) |
| 15171029 | [Margarine (excluding liquid) – Vegetable origin – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171029/) |
| 15179010 | [Other \| Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179010/) |
| 15179030 | [Other \| Imitation Lard Of Animal Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179030/) |
| 15179040 | [Imitation Lard\| Vegetable Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179040/) |
| 15179090 | [Other \| Other (Of Vegetable Origin)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 1517

It includes Margarine & fat mixes

### How should I document Margarine & fat mixes sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Margarine & fat mixes 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.

### Any special steps when selling Margarine & fat mixes 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.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Margarine & fat mixes?

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.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Margarine & fat mixes?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Margarine & fat mixes?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹213 Cr (+143.26% YoY) — 0.0057% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹32 Cr (−21.61% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹181 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #344 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 15: 1.23% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Chapter 15: #11 of 21 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 33.07% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #689 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +143.26% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Ch. 15: 1.23% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 1517

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 | 38.34 | 0.0017% | — | 0.50% | 43.08 | 0.0012% | — | 0.06% | −4.74 | #873 |
| FY 2019-20 | 43.86 | 0.0020% | +14.40% | 0.53% | 52.75 | 0.0016% | +22.45% | 0.08% | −8.89 | #863 |
| FY 2020-21 | 69.75 | 0.0032% | +59.03% | 0.58% | 60.62 | 0.0021% | +14.92% | 0.07% | +9.13 | #785 |
| FY 2021-22 | 54.25 | 0.0017% | −22.22% | 0.47% | 63.73 | 0.0014% | +5.13% | 0.04% | −9.48 | #869 |
| FY 2022-23 | 116.72 | 0.0032% | +115.15% | 0.70% | 76.95 | 0.0013% | +20.74% | 0.05% | +39.77 | #784 |
| FY 2023-24 | 87.51 | 0.0024% | −25.03% | 0.58% | 41.18 | 0.0007% | −46.48% | 0.03% | +46.33 | #821 |
| FY 2024-25 | 212.88 | 0.0057% | +143.26% | 1.23% | 32.28 | 0.0005% | −21.61% | 0.02% | +180.60 | #689 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 33.07%/yr, imports -4.70%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 33.07% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 have grown at a compound annual rate of 33.07% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹38.34 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹212.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 ranked #689 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 ranks #689 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 15, it ranks #11 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #344 of 1233.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 143.26% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹180.60 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹212.88 Cr exceeded imports of ₹32.28 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹180.60 Crore — ranking #344 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -4.70% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Margarine & fat mixes

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 have grown at -4.70% CAGR, reaching ₹32.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 contributes 1.23% of Chapter 15 exports — ranked #11

Among the 21 sub-chapters under Chapter 15, HSN Sub-Chapter 1517 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 1.23% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #14).

## 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](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 |
| #11 | HSN Sub-Chapter 1517: Margarine & fat mixes (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹213 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/) |
| 1515 | [Vegetable Oils & Fats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1515/) |
| 1516 | [Partially hydrogenated animal/veg oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1516/) |
| 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/) |