HS Code 1518
Chemically Modified Fats and Oils
HS code 1518 covers animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils that are boiled, oxidised, dehydrated, or otherwise chemically modified, excluding hydrogenate
HS Code 1518 — Chemically Modified Fats and Oils
This code covers animal and vegetable fats and oils that have been physically or chemically altered through boiling, oxidation, or dehydration. These are generally 'technical oils' used in paints, varnishes, linoleum, and industrial lubricants rather than for eating.
What's included
- Boiled linseed oil
- Blown oils
- Dehydrated castor oil
- Sulfurised oils
What's excluded
- Hydrogenated fats → use
1516(Hydrogenation as a specific chemical modification is excluded and placed in 1516.) - Biodiesel → use
3826(Mono-alkyl esters of fatty acids (biodiesel) are classified in Chapter 38.)
Common examples
- Boiled linseed oil for wood treatment
- Oxidised soya-bean oil for industrial coatings
- Inedible mixtures of animal and vegetable fats
Frequently asked questions
Can these oils be used for food?
Generally no. Specifically, 1518 covers inedible mixtures and preparations where the chemical modification makes them suitable for industrial use.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 8%
- Documentation: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are essential to describe the specific chemical modification for customs verification.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Netherlands, Germany, United States
- Top importers: China, United Kingdom, Canada
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Key takeaway
1518 is the primary code for industrial-grade oils that have been processed for non-food applications like paint and ink.
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