About HSN Code 1516
HSN Code 1516 covers 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 and attracts a GST rate of 5%. For intra-state supplies, this is split as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST. For inter-state supplies, 5% IGST is charged. This code falls under the Food & Agriculture sector (Bakery, dairy, spices, cereals, seafood).
How to Use HSN Code 1516 on GST Invoices
- Include the HSN code 1516 on every GST invoice for 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
- Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must use 6-digit HSN codes
- Turnover between ₹1.5–5 crore: 4-digit codes are sufficient
- The HSN code must match the product/service description on your invoice
- Incorrect HSN codes can lead to GST notices and ITC mismatches
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Last verified: 2026-06-26 · Source: CBIC Master Tariff