1516Heading (4-digit)Section III

HSN Code 1516 – Animal, Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Fractions, Partly Or Wholly…

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

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HSN Code

1516

Chapter

15

Digits

4-digit

Section

III

What is HSN Code 1516?

HSN code 1516 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Animal, Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Fractions, Partly Or Wholly… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-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 fractions, partly or wholly… must quote HSN 1516 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 1516

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter15animal,vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products, prepared edible fats, animal or vegetable waxes
Heading1516animal, 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

GST rate for HSN 1516

Goods under HSN 1516 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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HSN Code 1516 — FAQs

What is HSN code 1516?

HSN code 1516 classifies "Animal, Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Fractions, Partly Or Wholly…" 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 1516?

1516 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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 1516?

Goods under HSN 1516 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 Fractions, Partly Or Wholly….

Which chapter does HSN code 1516 belong to?

HSN 1516 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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