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

HS v2022 Code: 151550

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

HS code 151550 covers the trade and production of sesame oil, a versatile vegetable oil with a wide range of applications. Sesame oil is an important commodity in the global edible oils market, valued for its unique flavor, nutritional profile, and diverse uses in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. As a key component of many cuisines worldwide, the sesame oil industry plays a significant role in the broader agricultural and manufacturing sectors.

Production process

Sesame oil is typically produced through a process of mechanical extraction, often involving the use of hydraulic presses or expellers to extract the oil from sesame seeds. The extracted oil may then undergo various refining processes, such as degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization, to improve its clarity, stability, and flavor profile. Some producers may also employ cold-pressing techniques to preserve the oil's natural characteristics.

Production inputs

The primary input for the sesame oil industry is, of course, sesame seeds. Sesame is a hardy, drought-resistant crop that is cultivated in many regions around the world, with major producers including 120300 Sesame seeds, 120400 Rape or colza seeds, and 120500 Mustard seeds. In addition to the raw material, the industry also relies on various processing equipment, such as oil presses, filtration systems, and storage tanks, as well as energy sources and labor to support the production and distribution of sesame oil.

Production outputs

The primary output of the sesame oil industry is, naturally, refined and unrefined sesame oil. This versatile product finds applications in a wide range of industries, including 151590 Other fixed vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, 330210 Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures, and 300490 Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products. Sesame oil is also a key ingredient in many food products, such as 151620 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, and 330499 Preparations for use on the hair, not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 151550

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 151550. The most recent 1 version of this code (151550) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 151550.

Family tree for vegetable oils; sesame 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/v2022/151550'>151550: Vegetable oils; sesame 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/v2022/151530'>151530: Vegetable oils; castor 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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