Vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude

HS v2017 Code: 151491

About vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude

HS code 151491 covers a diverse range of vegetable oils, excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions in their crude form. These vegetable oils play a crucial role in the global food, cosmetic, and industrial sectors, contributing significantly to the broader economy. As a versatile and widely-used commodity, the products under this code are in high demand across various industries and regions.

Production process

The production of vegetable oils under HS code 151491 typically involves a series of extraction and refining processes. The primary method is mechanical pressing, where the oil is extracted from the raw plant material, such as seeds or nuts. This is often followed by chemical or physical refining techniques to remove impurities and improve the oil's quality and stability.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of vegetable oils under HS code 151491 include a variety of plant-based raw materials, such as 120100 Soybeans, 120600 Sunflower seeds, 120720 Cotton seeds, and 120740 Sesamum seeds. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for the extraction, refining, and packaging processes.

Production outputs

The vegetable oils produced under HS code 151491 have a wide range of applications, including 151411 Crude or refined low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, 151219 Vegetable oils and their fractions, refined but not chemically modified, and 151590 (Other fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil), and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). These oils are used in the food, cosmetic, and industrial sectors, contributing to the production of various consumer and commercial products.

Revisions to 151491

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 151491. The most recent 1 version of this code (151491) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 151491 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude

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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/v2017/1514'>1514: Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151491'>151491: Vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151411'>151411: Vegetable oils; low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151419'>151419: Vegetable oils; low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151499'>151499: Vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified</a>"]

    

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