HS Code 151411

Crude Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed Oil

HS code 151411 covers crude low erucic acid rape or colza oil, commonly known as raw canola oil, intended for further refining into edible or industrial product

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HS Code 151411 — Crude Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed Oil

This code covers crude rapeseed (canola) oil with an erucic acid content of less than 2% by weight. It is the raw, unrefined liquid extracted from the seeds before it undergoes neutralisation, bleaching, or deodorisation for food or industrial use.

What's included

  • Raw canola oil
  • Unrefined low erucic acid rapeseed oil
  • Crude colza oil fractions

What's excluded

  • Refined canola oil → use 151419 (Refined oils are classified under 'other' than crude.)
  • High erucic acid rapeseed oil → use 151491 (High erucic acid variants are classified under the 1514.9x subheadings.)

Common examples

  • Bulk crude canola oil for refinery
  • Raw low erucic rapeseed oil press-cake oil
  • Industrial grade crude colza oil

Frequently asked questions

What defines 'low erucic acid'?

It refers to oil where the erucic acid content is less than 2% by weight of the total fatty acid content.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 12.8%
  • Documentation: Requires a Certificate of Analysis to prove erucic acid content is below 2%.
  • Typical shipping mode: Bulk
  • Top exporters: Canada, Germany, France
  • Top importers: United States, China, Netherlands

Key takeaway

Covers strictly unrefined (crude) rapeseed oil with low erucic acid content, primarily used as a feedstock for refineries.

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