HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 1514.11 – Vegetable oils; low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude

HS code 1514.11 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable oils, low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude. It is used for crude canola oil, crude low erucic acid rapeseed oil, crude colza oil, raw canola oil and unrefined rapeseed oil.

What HS 1514.11 covers

This HS code specifically covers crude low erucic acid rape or colza oil, commonly known as canola oil in many parts of the world. This raw, unrefined oil is a significant agricultural commodity traded globally, primarily destined for further processing into edible oils, biofuels, and industrial applications. Major exporting nations are those with extensive rapeseed cultivation, such as Canada, Australia, and the European Union member states (particularly France and Germany), which have developed high-yielding, low-erucic varieties. Importing countries include those with large refining capacities and high demand for cooking oils, like China, India, and the United States. Key aspects of trade involve managing commodity price fluctuations, ensuring quality specifications (e.g., moisture content, free fatty acids), and adhering to phytosanitary regulations. The "crude" designation means it has not undergone significant refining processes, distinguishing it from more processed forms.

Covers
  • Crude canola oil
  • Crude low erucic acid rapeseed oil
  • Crude colza oil
  • Raw canola oil
  • Unrefined rapeseed oil
Examples
  • Bunge (trader)
  • Archer Daniels Midland (ADM, trader/processor)
  • Cargill (trader/processor)
  • Viterra (producer/trader)
  • Richardson International (Canadian producer)

Codes often confused with 1514.11

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 151419 (refined low erucic acid rape or colza oil) if the "crude" status is not explicitly stated. It's also distinct from high erucic acid rapeseed oil, which falls under other codes.

1514.19Vegetable oils; low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified

Top exporters and importers of HS code 151411, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 151411 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% 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. 1 Canada $1.6B
  2. 2 Russia* ~$1.5B
  3. 3 Belarus* ~$515M

World total: $6.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $2.3B
  2. 2 United States $1.0B
  3. 3 Netherlands $569M

World total: $6.8B 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 code for 1514.11

Brazil does not split HS 1514.11: its NCM code is 1514.11.00.

  1. 1514.11.00 Crude low erucic acid rape or colza oilÓleos em bruto

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.14 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 1514.11

What is HS code 151411?

HS code 151411 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable oils; low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude. This HS code specifically covers crude low erucic acid rape or colza oil, commonly known as canola oil in many parts of the world. This raw, unrefined oil is a significant agricultural commodity traded globally, primarily destined for further processing into edible oils, biofuels, and industrial applications. Major exporting nations are those with extensive rapeseed cultivation, such as Canada, Australia, and the European Union member states (particularly France and Germany), which have developed high-yielding, low-erucic varieties. Importing countries include those with large refining capacities and high demand for cooking oils, like China, India, and the United States. Key aspects of trade involve managing commodity price fluctuations, ensuring quality specifications (e.g., moisture content, free fatty acids), and adhering to phytosanitary regulations. The "crude" designation means it has not undergone significant refining processes, distinguishing it from more processed forms.

What products fall under HS code 151411?

Crude canola oil, Crude low erucic acid rapeseed oil, Crude colza oil, Raw canola oil, Unrefined rapeseed oil

What are common misclassifications for HS code 151411?

This code can be confused with 151419 (refined low erucic acid rape or colza oil) if the "crude" status is not explicitly stated. It's also distinct from high erucic acid rapeseed oil, which falls under other codes.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 151411?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 151411 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($1.6B, 23% of world exports), Russia (about $1.5B) and Belarus (about $515M). World exports came to about $6.7B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 151411?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 151411 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.3B, 34% of world imports), the United States ($1.0B) and the Netherlands ($569M). World imports came to about $6.8B, 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 151411 structured?

HS code 151411 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) 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 151411?

In Brazil, HS code 151411 is NCM 1514.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.