Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
HS v2017 Code: 1512
About sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
HS code 1512 covers the production and trade of sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions. These oils are widely used in the food, cosmetic, and industrial sectors, making this industry a crucial component of the global economy. As a major source of vegetable oils, the 1512 industry plays a significant role in meeting the growing worldwide demand for edible and non-edible oils.
Production process
The production of sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil typically involves several key steps. First, the raw materials (sun-flower seeds, safflower, or cotton seeds) are harvested and cleaned. The seeds are then crushed or pressed to extract the crude oil. This crude oil is then refined, bleached, and deodorized to produce the finished, edible-grade oil. Depending on the specific requirements, the oil may also undergo further processing, such as hydrogenation or fractionation, to modify its properties and characteristics.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the 1512 industry include the agricultural raw materials (sun-flower seeds, safflower, or cotton seeds), processing equipment (such as oil presses, refiners, and fractionation units), and energy sources (electricity, natural gas, or steam) to power the production facilities. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, transportation infrastructure, and access to global markets to distribute the finished products.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the 1512 industry are the refined, edible-grade sun-flower seed, safflower, or cotton-seed oils, as well as their various fractions (such as olein and stearin). These oils are widely used in the food industry for cooking, frying, and as ingredients in a variety of processed foods. They are also used in the production of 1517 Margarine and similar edible fats, 3823 Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols, and 3824 Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included.
Family tree for sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
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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/v2017/1512'>1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1501'>1501: Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1502'>1502: Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1503'>1503: Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared</a>"]
A --> F["<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>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1505'>1505: Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1506'>1506: Animal fats and oils and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, n.e.c. in chapter 15</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1507'>1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1508'>1508: Ground nut oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1509'>1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1510'>1510: Oils and their fractions n.e.c. in chapter 15, obtained solely from olives, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, including blends of these oils or fractions with oils or fractions of heading no. 1509</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1511'>1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1513'>1513: Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1514'>1514: Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1515'>1515: Fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined; but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1516'>1516: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1517'>1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1518'>1518: Animal or vegetable fats, oils, fractions, modified in any way, excluding heading no. 1516; inedible versions of animal or vegetable fats, oils or fractions of this chapter, n.e.c. or included</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1520'>1520: Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1521'>1521: Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1522'>1522: Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151211'>151211: Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151219'>151219: Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151221'>151221: Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151229'>151229: Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
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