Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; oxidised, boiled or otherwise chemically modified, (excluding those of heading no. 1516), inedible mixtures or preparations of fats or oils

HS code 151800 covers a diverse range of animal and vegetable fats and oils that have been chemically modified for industrial or non-edible purposes. These products play a crucial role in various industries, from manufacturing to personal care, and contribute significantly to the global economy. Understanding the production, inputs, and outputs associated with this code is essential for businesses involved in the import, export, or trade of these specialized commodities.

The production of goods under HS code 151800 typically involves a range of chemical processes, such as oxidation, boiling, or other modifications, to alter the properties of the original fats and oils. These techniques are employed to create specialized products with unique characteristics, making them suitable for industrial applications rather than direct human consumption.

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 151800 include a variety of animal and vegetable fats and oils, such as 151110 Palm oil and its fractions, 151211 Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof, and 151411 Rape, colza or mustard oil and fractions thereof. Additionally, the industry may rely on specialized chemicals, equipment, and skilled labor to carry out the necessary modifications and processing.

The outputs of HS code 151800 include a wide range of chemically modified fats and oils, which can be used in various industries. These products may find applications in the manufacturing of lubricants, paints, coatings, cosmetics, and other industrial goods. The outputs of this code may also be consumed by industries covered under 340600 Candles, tapers and the like, 340700 (Modelling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement; preparations known as 'dental wax' or as 'dental impression compounds', put up in sets, in packings for retail sale or in plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks or similar forms; other preparations for use in dentistry, with a basis of plaster (of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate)) and 382490 (Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included).