Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

HS v2017 Code: 151529

About vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

HS code 151529 covers the trade and production of refined maize (corn) oil and its fractions. Maize oil is a versatile vegetable oil derived from the germ of corn kernels. It is widely used in food processing, cooking, and industrial applications due to its neutral flavor, high smoke point, and favorable nutritional profile. As a major agricultural commodity, the maize oil industry plays a significant role in the global food and oilseed markets, contributing to food security and economic development worldwide.

Production process

The production of refined maize oil typically involves a multi-step process. First, the corn kernels are mechanically pressed or chemically extracted to obtain the crude maize oil. This crude oil then undergoes a refining process, which may include degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization, to remove impurities and improve the oil's quality and stability. The refined maize oil is then packaged and distributed for various end-uses.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the maize oil industry include corn kernels as the primary raw material, as well as various processing equipment and chemicals used in the refining process. Specialized machinery, such as oil presses, centrifuges, and distillation units, are necessary to extract, purify, and fractionate the maize oil. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and adsorbents, to facilitate the refining steps.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 151529 is refined maize oil, which can be further classified into different grades and fractions based on its intended use. Refined maize oil is widely used in the food industry as a cooking oil, frying oil, and ingredient in various processed foods. It is also used in the production of 151600 Vegetable waxes; beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored, 340600 Candles, tapers and the like, and 382319 (Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included).

Revisions to 151529

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 151529. The most recent 1 version of this code (151529) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 151529 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetable oils; maize (corn) 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/v2017/1515'>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/v2017/151529'>151529: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but 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/v2017/151521'>151521: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, 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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