Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS v2022 Code: 151521

About vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS code 151521 covers the trade of crude, unmodified maize (corn) oil and its fractions. Maize oil is a widely used vegetable oil extracted from the germ of corn kernels. It is an important commodity in the global edible oils market, with applications in food, cosmetics, and industrial sectors. As a major agricultural product, the trade of maize oil plays a significant role in the broader economy, particularly in regions where corn is a staple crop.

Production process

The production of maize oil typically involves a multi-step process. First, the corn kernels are cleaned and the germ is extracted. The germ is then pressed or subjected to solvent extraction to separate the oil. The crude oil undergoes further refining, which may include degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization, to remove impurities and improve its quality and stability.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the maize oil industry include corn kernels, which serve as the raw material. Additionally, the production process requires specialized machinery and equipment for extraction, refining, and packaging. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 151521 is crude, unmodified maize oil. This oil can be further processed and refined for use in a variety of applications, including 151529 (Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude), 151530 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; refined but not chemically modified, and 151550 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; refined, but not chemically modified. Maize oil is widely used in the food industry, as well as in the production of cosmetics, lubricants, and biofuels.

Revisions to 151521

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 151521. The most recent 1 version of this code (151521) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 151521.

Family tree for vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its 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/v2022/1515'>1515: Fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils n.e.c. in chapter 15 (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151521'>151521: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151511'>151511: Vegetable oils; linseed oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151519'>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/v2022/151529'>151529: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151530'>151530: Vegetable oils; castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151550'>151550: Vegetable oils; sesame oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151560'>151560: Vegetable oils; microbial fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/151590'>151590: Fixed vegetable fats and oils and their fractions n.e.c. in heading 1515; other than linseed, maize (corn), castor, sesame, microbial oils, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]

    

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