Vegetable oils; castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

HS v2022 Code: 151530

About vegetable oils; castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

HS code 151530 covers the trade and production of castor oil and its fractions, a versatile vegetable oil with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. As a key component in the global lubricants, coatings, and pharmaceuticals industries, castor oil plays a vital role in the broader economy, contributing to the manufacture of essential products across numerous sectors.

Production process

Castor oil is primarily extracted from the seeds of the castor plant through a process of mechanical pressing or solvent extraction. The extracted oil is then refined, bleached, and deodorized to remove impurities and improve its quality and stability. Depending on the intended use, the oil may undergo further processing, such as fractionation, to isolate specific fatty acid components.

Production inputs

The production of castor oil relies on the availability of castor seeds as the primary raw material. In addition, the industry requires specialized machinery and equipment for the extraction, refining, and processing of the oil. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary to power the various stages of production.

Production outputs

Castor oil and its fractions produced under HS code 151530 find applications in a diverse range of industries. The oil is used in the manufacture of lubricants, coatings, paints, inks, and plastics. It is also a key ingredient in the production of various personal care and pharmaceutical products, including cosmetics, soaps, and medicinal preparations. Other 151590 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, nes, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified may consume castor oil as an input for further processing or blending.

Revisions to 151530

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 151530. The most recent 1 version of this code (151530) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 151530.

Family tree for vegetable oils; castor oil and its fractions, 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/v2022/151530'>151530: Vegetable oils; castor oil and its fractions, 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/v2022/151529'>151529: Vegetable oils; maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, 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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