Fats and oils and their fractions; of marine mammals

HS v2017 Code: 150430

About fats and oils and their fractions; of marine mammals

HS code 150430 covers the trade and production of fats and oils derived from marine mammals, such as whales, seals, and walruses. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, including food processing, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The demand for these specialized fats and oils continues to grow, driven by their unique properties and applications.

Production process

The production of fats and oils from marine mammals typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as blubber or other fatty tissues, are harvested from the animals. These raw materials are then processed through a series of steps, including rendering, refining, and purification, to extract the desired fats and oils. The specific techniques used may vary depending on the type of marine mammal and the intended end-use of the products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of fats and oils from marine mammals include the raw materials (i.e., the fatty tissues harvested from the animals), as well as specialized processing equipment, such as rendering tanks, centrifuges, and filtration systems. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including hunters, butchers, and processing technicians, to ensure the efficient and sustainable harvesting and processing of the raw materials.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 150430 are various types of fats and oils derived from marine mammals, such as whale oil, seal oil, and walrus oil. These products are then used as inputs for a wide range of industries, including 150410 Oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils, 150420 Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils, and 150600 Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

Revisions to 150430

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 150430. The most recent 1 version of this code (150430) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 150430 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for fats and oils and their fractions; of marine mammals

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/15'>15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared animal fats; animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1504'>1504: Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/150430'>150430: Fats and oils and their fractions; of marine mammals</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/150410'>150410: Oils of fish; fish-liver oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/150420'>150420: Fats and oils and their fractions; of fish, (excluding liver-oils)</a>"]

    

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