HTS US: 1515.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses a variety of fixed (solid or semi-solid at room temperature) vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions. These oils may be crude, refined, or partially processed but are not chemically modified. This group notably includes oils like jojoba oil, castor oil, sesame oil, and microbial-derived fats, which have diverse applications in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors.
The classification under this heading distinguishes between crude and refined forms, as well as specific types of oils and their fractions.
Code Hierarchy
- Section III: Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils and Their Cleavage Products; Prepared Edible Fats; Animal or Vegetable Waxes (Chapters 15-21)
- Chapter 15: Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils and Their Fractions, Partly or Wholly Hydrogenated, Inter-esterified, Re-esterified or Chemically Modified
- Heading 1515: Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
1515.XX.XX.XX– Specific codes indicate the type and processing state of the fats or oils.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 1515 is subdivided into multiple 8- and 10-digit codes that specify the exact type and condition of the oils or fats. Below is a detailed table presenting the known codes and their descriptions:
| HTS Code | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1515.11.00.00 | Crude fixed vegetable oils (unspecified) | Unrefined oils directly extracted from plants. |
| 1515.19.00.00 | Other crude fixed vegetable oils | Includes crude oils not elsewhere specified. |
| 1515.21.00.00 | Crude castor oil and its fractions | Unrefined castor oil extracted from castor beans. |
| 1515.29.00 | Other castor oils and their fractions | Refined and partially processed castor oils. |
| 1515.29.00.20 | Once-refined castor oil (subjected to alkali or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized) | Partially refined, retains some natural color and odor. |
| 1515.29.00.40 | Other castor oils (fully refined, washed, bleached, or deodorized) | Fully refined, neutral in color and odor. |
| 1515.30.00.00 | Castor oil and its fractions (general) | Includes all castor oil forms except crude and refined subclasses above. |
| 1515.50.00.00 | Sesame oil and its fractions | Includes both crude and refined sesame oils. |
| 1515.60.05.00 | Microbial fats and oils and their fractions | Oils derived from microbial sources (fungi, bacteria, algae). |
| 1515.90 | Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions | Residual category for oils not elsewhere specified. |
| 1515.90.21.00 | Nut oils | Includes oils extracted from various edible nuts. |
| 1515.90.60.00 | Jojoba oil and its fractions | Oils extracted from jojoba seeds, notable for cosmetic use. |
| 1515.90.81 | Other oils | Miscellaneous oils not classified elsewhere. |
| 1515.90.81.10 | Hemp oil | Oil derived from hemp seeds. |
| 1515.90.81.90 | Other unspecified fixed oils | Catch-all for minor oils and fractions. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure proper classification, the following are excluded from this heading:
- Chemically modified fats and oils: Oils that have undergone hydrogenation, inter-esterification, or other chemical modifications are classified under other headings within Chapter 15.
- Liquid oils at room temperature: Non-fixed oils such as many common vegetable oils (e.g., soybean, sunflower) are classified under different codes.
- Animal fats and oils: Fats and oils derived from animals are excluded and classified elsewhere (e.g., headings 1501, 1503).
Notes
- Refinement levels: The codes differentiate between crude, once-refined (alkali treated but not bleached or deodorized), and fully refined oils (washed, bleached, deodorized) to accommodate varying quality and uses.
- Microbial oils: Unique classification for oils derived from microorganisms reflects their growing industrial and nutraceutical importance.
- Jojoba and specialty oils: Jojoba oil, hemp oil, and nut oils have dedicated codes recognizing their commercial and regulatory significance.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of fully refined jojoba oil for cosmetic manufacturing.US HTS Code:
1515.90.60.00(Jojoba oil and its fractions)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS schedule (varies by country of origin)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with FDA and EPA regulations for cosmetic ingredients may apply.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 1501: Lard; other rendered animal fats.
- HTS 1502: Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, not rendered.
- HTS 1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
- HTS 1511: Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
