HS Code 1507

Soya-bean Oil and Fractions

HS code 1507 covers soya-bean oil and its fractions, including refined cooking oil and crude industrial oil, provided they have not been chemically modified.

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HS Code 1507 — Soya-bean Oil and Fractions

This code covers crude and refined soya-bean oil obtained from the extraction process. It is used extensively in the global food industry for cooking, margarines, and dressings, as well as for various industrial coatings and inks.

What's included

  • Crude degummed soya-bean oil
  • Refined edible soybean oil
  • Soya oil fractions

What's excluded

  • Soybean lecithin → use 2923 (Lecithins are classified as phosphoaminolipids in Chapter 29.)
  • Hydrogenated soybean oil → use 1516 (Oils that have undergone chemical hardening are classified under 1516.)

Common examples

  • Crude degummed soybean oil in bulk
  • Refined soybean oil for salad dressings
  • Bottled soybean cooking oil

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between crude and refined under this code?

Crude oil (subheading 1507.10) is typically for industrial use or refining, while refined oil (subheading 1507.90) is processed for human consumption.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 20%
  • Documentation: Origin certificates are critical due to trade disputes and anti-dumping duties frequently applied to soy products.
  • Typical shipping mode: Bulk
  • Top exporters: Argentina, Brazil, United States
  • Top importers: India, China, Algeria

Key takeaway

1507 is the standard code for soybean oil unless it has been hydrogenated or otherwise chemically altered.

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