HS Code 151511
Crude Linseed Oil
HS code 151511 covers crude linseed oil and its fractions, the unrefined fatty oil extracted from flax seeds used in industrial and coatings sectors.
6-digit Section IIIBulk
HS Code 151511 — Crude Linseed Oil
Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, in its crude form. This oil is extracted from flax seeds and has not yet been refined, making it a common raw material for the solvent, paint, and varnish industries.
What's included
- Raw linseed oil
- Unrefined flaxseed oil
- Crude flax oil fractions
What's excluded
- Refined linseed oil → use
151519(Refined oils are excluded from 151511.) - Boiled linseed oil → use
151800(Oxidised or boiled oils are under heading 1518.)
Common examples
- Raw linseed oil for paint manufacturing
- Unrefined flaxseed oil in bulk
- Crude industrial grade linseed oil
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between linseed and flaxseed oil?
They come from the same plant; 'flaxseed' is usually used for food/supplements, while 'linseed' often denotes industrial use.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 3.2%
- Documentation: null
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Kazakhstan, Russia, Belgium
- Top importers: China, Norway, Germany
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Key takeaway
The raw, unrefined starting material for flaxseed-based industrial products and refined culinary oils.
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