HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1512.11 – Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified
HS code 1512.11 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable oils, sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified. It is used for crude sunflower seed oil, crude safflower oil, unrefined sunflower oil, unrefined safflower oil and crude high oleic sunflower oil.
What HS 1512.11 covers
This HS code pertains to crude sunflower seed oil and crude safflower oil, along with their fractions, that have not undergone chemical modification. These oils are important agricultural commodities, primarily used for further refining into edible oils for cooking, salad dressings, and as ingredients in various food products. Crude sunflower oil is particularly valued for its neutral taste and high smoke point, while safflower oil is known for its health benefits. Major importers include countries with significant food processing industries or those that lack sufficient domestic production, such as India, China, and countries in the EU. The leading exporters are typically large agricultural producers like Ukraine, Russia, Argentina, and the EU. Key factors in this trade include global crop yields, weather conditions, geopolitical events affecting supply chains, and international commodity prices. The demand for these crude oils is driven by consumer preferences for healthier cooking oils and the needs of the food manufacturing sector.
- Covers
- Crude sunflower seed oil
- Crude safflower oil
- Unrefined sunflower oil
- Unrefined safflower oil
- Crude high oleic sunflower oil
- Crude linoleic sunflower oil
- Examples
- Bunge Crude Sunflower Oil
- ADM Crude Safflower Oil
- Cargill Crude Sunflower Oil
- Kernel Holding S.A. Crude Sunflower Oil
Codes often confused with 1512.11
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 151219 (refined sunflower or safflower oil) because 151211 specifically covers the crude, unrefined versions, which require further processing before direct consumer use.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 151211, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 151211 in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 27% 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 Ukraine* ~$4.2B 35% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Russia* ~$3.5B 28% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Argentina $1.0B 8.6% of world exports
World total: $12.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $3.4B 27% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $1.5B 12% of world imports
- 3 Spain $1.0B 8.1% of world imports
World total: $12.7B 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 1512.11 2
Brazil splits HS 1512.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1512.11
What is HS code 151211?
HS code 151211 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified. This HS code pertains to crude sunflower seed oil and crude safflower oil, along with their fractions, that have not undergone chemical modification. These oils are important agricultural commodities, primarily used for further refining into edible oils for cooking, salad dressings, and as ingredients in various food products. Crude sunflower oil is particularly valued for its neutral taste and high smoke point, while safflower oil is known for its health benefits. Major importers include countries with significant food processing industries or those that lack sufficient domestic production, such as India, China, and countries in the EU. The leading exporters are typically large agricultural producers like Ukraine, Russia, Argentina, and the EU. Key factors in this trade include global crop yields, weather conditions, geopolitical events affecting supply chains, and international commodity prices. The demand for these crude oils is driven by consumer preferences for healthier cooking oils and the needs of the food manufacturing sector.
What products fall under HS code 151211?
Crude sunflower seed oil, Crude safflower oil, Unrefined sunflower oil, Unrefined safflower oil, Crude high oleic sunflower oil, Crude linoleic sunflower oil
What are common misclassifications for HS code 151211?
This code is often confused with 151219 (refined sunflower or safflower oil) because 151211 specifically covers the crude, unrefined versions, which require further processing before direct consumer use.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 151211?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 151211 in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $4.2B, 35% of world exports), Russia (about $3.5B) and Argentina ($1.0B). World exports came to about $12.1B, 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 151211?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 151211 in UN Comtrade data were India ($3.4B, 27% of world imports), Türkiye ($1.5B) and Spain ($1.0B). World imports came to about $12.7B, 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 151211 structured?
HS code 151211 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 151211?
Brazil splits HS code 151211 into 2 NCM codes: 1512.11.10 (Crude sunflower-seed oil), 1512.11.20 (Crude safflower oil). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.