Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS v2022 Code: 151211

About vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS code 151211 covers the import and export of crude, unrefined sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions. This vegetable oil is a crucial commodity in the global food and industrial supply chains, with widespread applications in cooking, food processing, and various manufacturing processes. As a major agricultural product, sunflower and safflower oil production plays a significant role in the broader economy, contributing to the livelihoods of farmers, processors, and traders worldwide.

Production process

The production of sunflower seed or safflower oil begins with the harvesting of the respective crops. The seeds are then cleaned, dehulled, and crushed to extract the crude oil. This crude oil may undergo further refining processes, such as degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization, to improve its quality and stability before being packaged and distributed for various end-uses.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of HS code 151211 products are sunflower seeds or safflower seeds, which are the raw agricultural commodities. Additionally, the production process requires specialized machinery and equipment for seed processing, oil extraction, and refining. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary inputs for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 151211 is crude, unrefined sunflower seed or safflower oil. These oils can be further processed and refined to produce a wide range of consumer and industrial products. Some of the industries that may consume the output of HS code 151211 include 151219 Vegetable oils and their fractions, refined but not chemically modified, 151229 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, refined but not chemically modified, and 151590 (Other fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified).

Revisions to 151211

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 151211. The most recent 1 version of this code (151211) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 151211.

Family tree for vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/15'>15: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1512'>1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151211'>151211: Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151219'>151219: Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151221'>151221: Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151229'>151229: Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]

    

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