1517 Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16
Heading 1517 is a 4-digit product category inside its chapter. Businesses with turnover up to Rs. 5 crore can report this 4-digit code in GSTR-1; drill into the 8-digit codes below for full detail and rates.
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All codes under heading 1517
Grouped by 6-digit subheading. Open any 8-digit code for its official description, GST schedule rows, CGST/SGST split and calculator.
GST rates shown here are as published in HSN to GST code and GST rate schedule mapping (as published 30.06.2017) and are reproduced for reference. The GST Council revises rates through notifications, including the slab rationalization effective 22.09.2025 that moved many goods from the 12% and 28% slabs. Always verify the current rate on the CBIC GST rates page or CBIC tax information portal before invoicing or filing. Rates shown exclude any applicable compensation cess. IncorpX provides assistance for GST registration and return filing if you need help.
Heading 1517 questions
What does HSN heading 1517 cover?
Heading 1517 covers margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of.... It holds 2 subheadings and 8 8-digit HSN codes under Chapter 15.
Is the 4-digit code 1517 enough for my GST return?
If your aggregate turnover is up to Rs. 5 crore, reporting the 4-digit heading 1517 in GSTR-1 satisfies the HSN requirement. Above Rs. 5 crore you must report 6 digits, and customs filings always use the full 8-digit code.
What GST rate applies to heading 1517?
Codes under this heading map to 5%, 18% in the schedule, depending on the exact product and, in some rows, sale value or packing. Open the 8-digit code for its specific rows and CGST/SGST split, and verify the current rate before filing.
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