HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1507.90 – Vegetable oils; soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
HS code 1507.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable oils, soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. It is used for refined soybean oil, bleached soybean oil, deodorized soybean oil, RBD soybean oil and soybean cooking oil.
What HS 1507.90 covers
This HS code encompasses soya-bean oil and its fractions that are "other than crude," meaning they have typically undergone refining processes but remain chemically unmodified. This category includes refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) soya-bean oil, which is widely used as a cooking oil, in salad dressings, margarines, and various processed foods. It represents a significant portion of the global edible oil trade due to its versatility and relatively neutral flavor profile. Major importers are countries with high demand for edible oils and food manufacturing, such as India, China, and countries in the Middle East and Africa. Exporters are often countries with advanced oilseed crushing and refining industries, including Brazil, Argentina, and the USA, as well as major refining hubs like the Netherlands. Key aspects of trade involve quality specifications (e.g., free fatty acid content, color), packaging, and compliance with food safety standards and regulations like the EUDR, which impacts sourcing.
- Covers
- Refined soybean oil
- Bleached soybean oil
- Deodorized soybean oil
- RBD soybean oil
- Soybean cooking oil
- Soybean salad oil
- Soybean oil for food manufacturing
- Examples
- Bunge (RBD soybean oil)
- Cargill (RBD soybean oil)
- ADM (RBD soybean oil)
- Wilmar International (refined soybean oil)
Codes often confused with 1507.90
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 150710, which specifically covers crude soya-bean oil, and the distinction lies in the level of refining. It should also not be confused with chemically modified soybean oils, which fall under Chapter 15, but different headings.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 150790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 150790 in UN Comtrade data was Nepal, with about 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Nepal* ~$1.0B 25% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Argentina $611M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $357M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $1.0B 24% of world imports
- 2 Canada $413M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Chile $247M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 1507.90 3
Brazil splits HS 1507.90 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1507.90.1 RefinedRefinado Group
- 1507.90.11 Refined soya-bean oil in containers up to 5 lEm recipientes com capacidade inferior ou igual a 5 l
- 1507.90.19 Other refined soya-bean oilOutros
- 1507.90.90 Other soya-bean oil, not crude or refinedOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about HS 1507.90
What is HS code 150790?
HS code 150790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable oils; soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This HS code encompasses soya-bean oil and its fractions that are "other than crude," meaning they have typically undergone refining processes but remain chemically unmodified. This category includes refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) soya-bean oil, which is widely used as a cooking oil, in salad dressings, margarines, and various processed foods. It represents a significant portion of the global edible oil trade due to its versatility and relatively neutral flavor profile. Major importers are countries with high demand for edible oils and food manufacturing, such as India, China, and countries in the Middle East and Africa. Exporters are often countries with advanced oilseed crushing and refining industries, including Brazil, Argentina, and the USA, as well as major refining hubs like the Netherlands. Key aspects of trade involve quality specifications (e.g., free fatty acid content, color), packaging, and compliance with food safety standards and regulations like the EUDR, which impacts sourcing.
What products fall under HS code 150790?
Refined soybean oil, Bleached soybean oil, Deodorized soybean oil, RBD soybean oil, Soybean cooking oil, Soybean salad oil, Soybean oil for food manufacturing
What are common misclassifications for HS code 150790?
This code is often confused with 150710, which specifically covers crude soya-bean oil, and the distinction lies in the level of refining. It should also not be confused with chemically modified soybean oils, which fall under Chapter 15, but different headings.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 150790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 150790 in UN Comtrade data were Nepal (about $1.0B, 25% of world exports), Argentina ($611M) and China ($357M). World exports came to about $4.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 150790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 150790 in UN Comtrade data were India ($1.0B, 24% of world imports), Canada ($413M) and Chile ($247M). World imports came to about $4.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 150790 structured?
HS code 150790 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 150790?
Brazil splits HS code 150790 into 3 NCM codes: 1507.90.11 (Refined soya-bean oil in containers up to 5 l), 1507.90.19 (Other refined soya-bean oil), 1507.90.90 (Other soya-bean oil, not crude or refined). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.