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HSN Code 1516

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared

DescriptionCGSTSGSTIGSTSchedule
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared2.5%2.5%5%I
Animal or microbial fats and animal or microbial oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter- esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared2.5%2.5%5%I

This HSN code covers more than one type of goods with different applicable rates — match the description above to your product before filing.

Source: Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (effective 22 September 2025). Compensation Cess, if applicable, is not shown here — verify on the official CBIC portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GST rate for HSN code 1516?

HSN code 1516 carries more than one GST rate depending on the specific goods: Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared attracts 5%; Animal or microbial fats and animal or microbial oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter- esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared attracts 5%.

Which chapter does HSN code 1516 belong to?

HSN code 1516 falls under Chapter 15 - Animal, Vegetable or Microbial Fats and Oils and Their Cleavage Products of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.