What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 15162011?

HSN code 15162011 (Vanaspati) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 15162011?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 15162011 is 100%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 15162011?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 15162011 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Vanaspati HSN Code 1516

Q: What does HSN code 15162011 cover?

HSN code 15162011 covers Vanaspati. It sits under Chapter 15 – Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes, in Section III – ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES.

Q: What is the HSN code for Vanaspati?

The HSN code for Vanaspati is 15162011, classified under Chapter 15 – Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for vanaspati?

Hydrogenated edible-grade vegetable fats (vanaspati) are classified under 15162011, within heading 1516.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Animal/vegetable fats partly or wholly hydrogenated (vanaspati) are classified under HSN heading 1516. Edible-grade vegetable fats have a dedicated tariff item.

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Heading

1516

Primary code

15162011

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

100%

Vanaspati HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 1516 (animal, 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 not refined, but not further prepared). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
15161000	Animal fats and oils and their fractions	5%	100%
15162011	- Edible grade	5%	100%

FTA preferential rates: 5 partner agreement(s) listed for 15162011; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 2 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for vanaspati?

The HSN code for vanaspati is 1516 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for vanaspati the most common is 15162011, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How vanaspati is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for vanaspati narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 152-digitAnimal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
15164-digit headingANIMAL, 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 NOT REFINED, BUT NOT FURTHER PREPARED
1516206-digit subheadingVegetable fats and oils and their fractions:
151620118-digit tariff item- Edible grade

Section III — ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES

GST on vanaspati

Vanaspati (HSN 1516) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 15162011 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported vanaspati

When vanaspati (HSN 15162011) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 100%, AIDC 100%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 5% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹236. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 15162011 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for vanaspati is 1516 at the heading level, with 15162011 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.