HSN Codes · Chapter 15: Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils

HSN Code 151229

Sunflower seed, safflower or cotton seed oil and their fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified — other

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 151229

The first two digits (15) place this code in chapter 15 — Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils. Heading 1512 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Edible oils — soybean, palm, sunflower, mustard, coconut — plus industrial fats, waxes, and their fractions. Most edible oils attract 5% GST.

Parent heading

1512 — Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil

More specific codes under 151229

  • 15122910 — Sunflower seed, safflower or cotton seed oil and their fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified — other — edible grade
  • 15122990 — Sunflower seed, safflower or cotton seed oil and their fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified — other — other

Related codes in heading 1512

  • 151211 — Sunflower seed, safflower or cotton seed oil and their fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified — crude oil
  • 151219 — Sunflower seed, safflower or cotton seed oil and their fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified — other
  • 151221 — Crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 151229 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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