Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified

HS v2022 Code: 151221

About vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified

HS code 151221 covers the trade of crude cotton-seed oil, a vital commodity in the global vegetable oil market. Cotton-seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant and is widely used in food processing, personal care products, and industrial applications. As a major agricultural export, this industry plays a significant role in the economies of cotton-producing nations and the broader international trade landscape.

Production process

The production of crude cotton-seed oil typically involves a multi-step process. First, the cotton seeds are mechanically pressed or chemically extracted to separate the oil from the solid seed material. The extracted oil may then undergo various refining processes, such as degumming, neutralization, and bleaching, to remove impurities and improve its quality and stability. The final crude oil is ready for further processing, packaging, and distribution.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the cotton-seed oil industry include the raw cotton seeds, which are typically sourced from cotton farms and plantations. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for oil extraction, refining, and packaging. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary for the various production stages.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 151221 is crude cotton-seed oil, which can be further processed and refined for use in a variety of applications. The refined cotton-seed oil may be classified under 151229 Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; refined, but not chemically modified or 151190 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; refined, but not chemically modified, depending on the level of processing. The crude and refined cotton-seed oil is then consumed by industries such as food manufacturing, personal care, and industrial chemical production.

Revisions to 151221

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 151221. The most recent 1 version of this code (151221) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 151221.

Family tree for vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, 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/v2022/151221'>151221: Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151211'>151211: Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> 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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