Food manufacturers use vegetable-based imitation lard as a plant-derived alternative to animal lard in baking and cooking applications.
HSN code 15179040 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Imitation lard of vegetable origin is classified under this specific code.
This product requires sealed, temperature-appropriate containers depending on its solid or semi-solid state; the product is freely exportable from India without a license.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 1517)
- 1517FRACTIONS OF DIFFERENT FATS OR OILS OF THIS CHAPTER, OTHER THAN EDIBLE FATS AND OILS OR THEIR FRACTIONS OF HEADINGFree
- 151710Margarine, excluding liquidFree
- 15171010Of animal originProhibited
- 15171021Of vegetable origin: ---- EdibleFree
- 15171022Of vegetable origin: ---- LinoxynFree
- 15171029Of vegetable origin: ---- OtherFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 15179040 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 15179040 specifically designates vegetable-origin imitation lard.
HSN 15179040 falls under Chapter 15 and Heading 1517 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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