Vegetable oils; linseed oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS v2017 Code: 151511

About vegetable oils; linseed oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS code 151511 covers the trade of crude, unmodified linseed oil, a versatile vegetable oil with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. As a key raw material for the production of paints, varnishes, linoleum, and other products, linseed oil plays a vital role in various manufacturing sectors, contributing to the broader economy.

Production process

Linseed oil is typically produced by pressing or extracting the oil from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). The seeds are first cleaned, dried, and then subjected to mechanical pressing or solvent extraction to separate the oil from the solid seed material. The crude oil may undergo further refining processes, such as degumming, bleaching, and deodorizing, to improve its quality and properties.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of linseed oil is the flax seed, which is the raw material. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery and equipment for the oil extraction and refining processes, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, to power the production facilities.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 151511 is crude, unmodified linseed oil. This oil can be further processed and used as a raw material in the manufacture of 200910 Fruit juices and vegetable juices, 321100 Paints and varnishes, and 340590 Polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal, among other products.

Revisions to 151511

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 151511. The most recent 1 version of this code (151511) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 151511 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetable oils; linseed oil and its 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/v2017/1515'>1515: Fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined; but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151511'>151511: Vegetable oils; linseed oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151519'>151519: Vegetable oils; linseed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151521'>151521: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151529'>151529: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151530'>151530: Vegetable oils; castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151550'>151550: Vegetable oils; sesame oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151590'>151590: Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]

    

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