Vegetable oils; castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

HS v2017 Code: 151530

About vegetable oils; castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

HS code 151530 covers the trade and production of castor oil and its fractions, a versatile vegetable oil with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. As a key component in the global lubricants, coatings, and pharmaceuticals industries, castor oil plays a vital role in the broader economy, supporting diverse manufacturing and processing activities across numerous sectors.

Production process

Castor oil is primarily extracted from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis) through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction methods. The extracted oil is then typically refined, bleached, and deodorized to meet specific quality and purity requirements for various end-uses. Depending on the intended application, the oil may undergo further processing, such as hydrogenation or fractionation, to modify its physical and chemical properties.

Production inputs

The production of castor oil and its fractions relies on the availability of high-quality castor seeds as the primary raw material. In addition, the industry requires specialized extraction and processing equipment, as well as energy sources, solvents, and other chemicals necessary for refining and purification. Skilled labor and technical expertise are also important inputs for efficient and consistent production.

Production outputs

The main outputs of HS code 151530 are refined and unrefined castor oil, as well as various fractions and derivatives of the oil. These products find applications in a diverse range of industries, including 340111 lubricants, 330499 cosmetics and personal care, 300490 pharmaceuticals, 380899 pesticides, and 391990 plastics and rubber. The versatility of castor oil makes it a valuable commodity in global trade and a key input for numerous downstream manufacturing processes.

Revisions to 151530

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 151530. The most recent 1 version of this code (151530) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 151530 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for vegetable oils; castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

    graph LR
    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/v2017/151530'>151530: Vegetable oils; castor oil and its fractions, 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/v2017/151529'>151529: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, 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>"]

    

    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level2
class B level4
class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
class H level6
class I level6

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight