Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS v2017 Code: 151521

About vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS code 151521 covers the trade of crude maize (corn) oil, an essential vegetable oil with a wide range of applications. As a major agricultural commodity, maize oil production plays a significant role in the global food and industrial sectors, contributing to the broader economy through its versatile uses and international trade flows.

Production process

Maize oil is typically produced through a process of mechanical extraction, where the oil is separated from the corn kernels using specialized machinery. The crude oil is then further refined and processed to remove impurities and improve its quality and stability for various end-uses.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the maize oil industry include maize/corn as the raw material, as well as equipment and machinery for the extraction, refining, and packaging processes. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are required to power the production facilities.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 151521 is crude maize (corn) oil, which can be further processed and refined for use in a variety of applications. These include 151529 (Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, not chemically modified), 151530 Vegetable oils; sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions thereof, not chemically modified, and 151550 Vegetable oils; sesame oil and its fractions, not chemically modified for food, industrial, and biofuel purposes.

Revisions to 151521

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 151521. The most recent 1 version of this code (151521) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 151521 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetable oils; maize (corn) 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/v2017/151521'>151521: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151511'>151511: Vegetable oils; linseed oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> 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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