15161000Tariff Item (8-digit)Section III

HSN Code 15161000 – Animal Fats And Oils And Their Fractions

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

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HSN Code

15161000

Chapter

15

Digits

8-digit

Section

III

What is HSN Code 15161000?

HSN code 15161000 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Animal Fats And Oils And Their Fractions under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-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 fats and oils and their fractions must quote HSN 15161000 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 15161000

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
Sub-heading151610animal fats and oils and their fractions
Tariff15161000animal fats and oils and their fractions

GST rate for HSN 15161000

Goods under HSN 15161000 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 15161000 — FAQs

What is HSN code 15161000?

HSN code 15161000 classifies "Animal Fats And Oils And Their Fractions" 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 15161000?

15161000 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-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 15161000?

Goods under HSN 15161000 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 Fats And Oils And Their Fractions.

Which chapter does HSN code 15161000 belong to?

HSN 15161000 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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