Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
HS v2022 Code: 151529
About vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
HS code 151529 covers the trade and production of refined maize (corn) oil and its fractions, excluding crude oil. Maize oil is a versatile vegetable oil derived from the germ of corn kernels, and is widely used in food, cosmetic, and industrial applications. As a major agricultural commodity, the maize oil industry plays a significant role in the global economy, contributing to food security and supporting the livelihoods of farmers and producers worldwide.
Production process
The production of refined maize oil typically involves several key steps. First, the corn kernels are processed to extract the oil-rich germ. The germ is then pressed or solvent-extracted to separate the crude oil. The crude oil undergoes refining processes such as degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization to remove impurities and improve the oil's quality and stability. The refined oil may also be further fractionated to produce different grades or specialized products.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the maize oil industry include the corn kernels as the primary raw material, as well as various processing equipment and chemicals used in the refining and fractionation stages. Machinery such as oil presses, solvent extraction units, and refining equipment are essential for the production of high-quality refined maize oil. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of supporting infrastructure, including transportation, storage, and distribution networks to move the raw materials and finished products.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 151529 is refined maize oil and its fractions, which are used in a wide range of applications. Refined maize oil is commonly used in food products, such as cooking oils, salad dressings, and margarines. It is also used in the production of personal care items, like cosmetics and soaps, as well as in industrial applications, such as biofuels and lubricants. The refined maize oil produced under this code may be further consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as 151600 Vegetable waxes; beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored, 340111 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, and 271019 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Revisions to 151529
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 151529. The most recent 1 version of this code (151529) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 151529.
Family tree for vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but 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/v2022/151529'>151529: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but 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/v2022/151521'>151521: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, 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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