HS Code 1515
Other Fixed Vegetable Fats and Oils
HS code 1515 covers fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, such as linseed, maize, castor, and sesame oils, excluding those already spe
HS Code 1515 — Other Fixed Vegetable Fats and Oils
This code acts as a 'catch-all' category for vegetable and microbial oils not listed elsewhere. It includes high-value oils like linseed (flax), maize (corn), castor, sesame, jojoba, and emerging microbial oils used in pharmaceuticals and health supplements.
What's included
- Linseed (flaxseed) oil
- Maize (corn) oil
- Castor oil
- Sesame oil
- Jojoba oil
- Algal oil
What's excluded
- Essential oils → use
3301(Volatile/essential oils used for fragrance are classified in Chapter 33.)
Common examples
- Refined sesame oil for cooking
- Crude castor oil for industrial lubrication
- Flaxseed oil health supplements in bulk
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'microbial' oil?
These are oils extracted from microorganisms like algae or fungi, often used for high-purity Omega-3 or food additives.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 12%
- Documentation: Castor oil may face scrutiny due to its potential (though rare) link to ricin production.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: India, United States, China
- Top importers: European Union, United States, Japan
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Key takeaway
Check here for any specialty vegetable oil that doesn't have its own dedicated 4-digit heading.
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