Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS v2017 Code: 151211

About vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS code 151211 covers the import and export of crude, unrefined sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions. These vegetable oils are widely used in the food, cosmetic, and industrial sectors, making them an important component of the global trade landscape. As a major source of healthy fats and essential nutrients, the sunflower and safflower oil industry plays a vital role in meeting the world's growing demand for versatile, plant-based oils.

Production process

Sunflower and safflower oils are typically produced through mechanical extraction methods, such as cold-pressing or expeller pressing. The seeds are cleaned, dehulled, and then crushed to extract the crude oil. Further refining processes, including degumming, neutralization, and bleaching, may be used to improve the oil's clarity, stability, and flavor profile.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 151211 industry are sunflower seeds and safflower seeds, which are the raw materials used to produce the crude oils. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as oil presses, centrifuges, and storage tanks, are required for the extraction and processing of the oils. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also necessary for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the 151211 industry are crude, unrefined sunflower seed oil and safflower oil, which can be further processed and refined for use in a variety of applications. These oils may be consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as 151219 Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified and 151521 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; linseed oil and its fractions, which deal with refined and modified vegetable oils.

Revisions to 151211

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 151211. The most recent 1 version of this code (151211) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 151211 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, 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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151211'>151211: Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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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