HS code 1515 90 99: Other
HS code 1515 90 99 covers other in chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils). Total import duty is about 5% of the import value.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 1515 90 99 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other |
| Chapter | 15: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils |
| Heading | 1515: Other |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 100% |
| Basic customs duty charged | Nil |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 5% of the import value |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹5,000 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Includes the reduced rate of notification 45/2025-Customs, S. No. 181 (as amended).
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 43 (35% BCD): All goods, crude and edible grade
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 44 (45% BCD): All goods, refined and edible grade
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 142 (Nil BCD): The goods specified in List 10 appended to TABLE I, when imported by bona fide exporters for use in the manufacture of textile or leather garments, for export: Conditions apply.
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 265 (5% BCD): Parts and components (other than old and used) for use in manufacturing of textile machineries (falling under tariff headings 8444, 8445, 8446, 8447, 8448, 8449 Conditions apply.
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 292 (Nil BCD): (i) Parts, components and accessories for manufacture of Digital Video Recorder (DVR)/ Network Video Recorder (NVR) falling under 8521 90 90, other than the fol Conditions apply.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 6,544 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 92.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 15159099, “Other fxd veg fats and oil and their fractions”.
- India exported 1,543 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 22.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 15159099, “Other fxd veg fats and oil and their fractions”.
Questions about HS code 1515 90 99
What is the import duty on HS code 1515 90 99 in India?
About 5% of the import value: basic customs duty Nil, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Other lines under heading 1515
Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.