15Chapter (2-digit)Section III

HSN Code 15 – Animal,Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Cleavage Products, Prepared Edible…

Full GST classification for Animal,Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Cleavage Products, Prepared Edible… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

15

Chapter

15

Digits

2-digit

Section

III

What is HSN Code 15?

HSN code 15 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Animal,Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Cleavage Products, Prepared Edible… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 15 — Animal,Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Cleavage…, which is part of Section III: Animal or Vegetable Fats, Oils & Waxes. Every GST-registered business supplying animal,vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products, prepared edible… must quote HSN 15 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 15

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter15animal,vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products, prepared edible fats, animal or vegetable waxes

GST rate for HSN 15

Goods under HSN 15 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
1501pig fats (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503
1502fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503
1503lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
1504fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1505wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)
1506other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1507soya-bean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1508ground-nut oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1509olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1510other oils and their fractions, obtained solely from olives, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, including blends of these oils or fractions with oils or fractions of heading 1509
1511palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1512sunflower seed, safflower or cotton seed oil and their fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1513coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1514rape, colza or mustard oil and its fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modifie
1515other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1516animal, 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
1517mmargarine, edible mixture 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 1515
1518animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, boiled, oxidised, dehydrated, sulphurised, blown, polymerised by heat in vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading 1516; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included
1519-
1520glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes
1521vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured
1522degras: residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes

HSN Code 15 — FAQs

What is HSN code 15?

HSN code 15 classifies "Animal,Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Cleavage Products, Prepared Edible…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 15 (Animal,Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Cleavage…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 15?

15 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 15?

Goods under HSN 15 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Animal,Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Cleavage Products, Prepared Edible….

Which chapter does HSN code 15 belong to?

HSN 15 belongs to Chapter 15 — Animal,Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Cleavage…, part of Section III: Animal or Vegetable Fats, Oils & Waxes.

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