Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

HS v2017 Code: 151229

About vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

HS code 151229 covers the trade and production of refined cotton-seed oil and its fractions, excluding crude oil. Cotton-seed oil is a versatile vegetable oil with a wide range of applications in the food, cosmetic, and industrial sectors. As a major agricultural commodity, the cotton-seed oil industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential oils and byproducts for numerous downstream industries.

Production process

The production of refined cotton-seed oil typically involves a multi-step process. First, the cotton seeds are mechanically pressed to extract the crude oil. The crude oil is then refined through a series of steps, including degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization, to remove impurities and improve the oil's quality and stability. Advanced techniques, such as winterization or hydrogenation, may also be employed to modify the oil's properties and produce specialized fractions.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the cotton-seed oil industry include cotton seeds, which are the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment and machinery for oil extraction, refining, and processing. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also essential for powering the production facilities. The industry may also rely on various chemicals and additives, depending on the specific refining and processing methods used.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 151229 is refined cotton-seed oil and its various fractions, such as olein and stearin. These refined oils find applications in a wide range of industries, including 150710 Soybean oil and its fractions, 151110 Palm oil and its fractions, and 151620 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions. The cotton-seed oil industry also generates byproducts, such as cotton-seed meal, which can be used as animal feed or in the production of 230610 Oilcake and other solid residues, of cotton seeds.

Revisions to 151229

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 151229. The most recent 1 version of this code (151229) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 151229 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, 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>"]
B --> C["<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>"]

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

    

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