HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1514.91 – Vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude
HS code 1514.91 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable oils, excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude. It is used for crude high erucic acid rapeseed oil, crude industrial rapeseed oil, crude HEAR oil, unrefined high erucic acid colza oil and rapeseed oil for biodiesel.
What HS 1514.91 covers
This HS code captures crude rapeseed or colza oil that does *not* meet the "low erucic acid" specification, meaning it contains higher levels of erucic acid. Historically, this was the primary type of rapeseed oil, used mainly for industrial purposes like lubricants, biofuels, and in certain chemical processes, rather than for direct human consumption due to health concerns associated with high erucic acid levels. Major exporters are often countries that cultivate traditional rapeseed varieties or have specific industrial demands for this type of oil, potentially including some Eastern European nations or parts of Asia. Importers are typically industrial manufacturers seeking raw materials for non-food applications. Trade in this commodity is driven by industrial demand, price competitiveness, and specific technical specifications for erucic acid content. It's a niche market compared to the widespread trade in low erucic acid varieties.
- Covers
- Crude high erucic acid rapeseed oil
- Crude industrial rapeseed oil
- Crude HEAR oil
- Unrefined high erucic acid colza oil
- Rapeseed oil for biodiesel
- Examples
- Cargill (industrial oils)
- Bunge (industrial oils)
- ADM (industrial oils)
- Specific chemical manufacturers
- Biodiesel producers
Codes often confused with 1514.91
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 151411 (crude low erucic acid rape or colza oil) due to the erucic acid content. Misclassification can occur if the specific variety or erucic acid level is not declared.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 151491, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 151491 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 29% 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 France $117M 37% of world exports
- 2 Ukraine* ~$47M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $33M 10% of world exports
World total: $318M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $123M 29% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $106M 25% of world imports
- 3 Germany $57M 13% of world imports
World total: $424M 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 1514.91
Brazil does not split HS 1514.91: its NCM code is 1514.91.00.
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 1514.91
What is HS code 151491?
HS code 151491 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude. This HS code captures crude rapeseed or colza oil that does *not* meet the "low erucic acid" specification, meaning it contains higher levels of erucic acid. Historically, this was the primary type of rapeseed oil, used mainly for industrial purposes like lubricants, biofuels, and in certain chemical processes, rather than for direct human consumption due to health concerns associated with high erucic acid levels. Major exporters are often countries that cultivate traditional rapeseed varieties or have specific industrial demands for this type of oil, potentially including some Eastern European nations or parts of Asia. Importers are typically industrial manufacturers seeking raw materials for non-food applications. Trade in this commodity is driven by industrial demand, price competitiveness, and specific technical specifications for erucic acid content. It's a niche market compared to the widespread trade in low erucic acid varieties.
What products fall under HS code 151491?
Crude high erucic acid rapeseed oil, Crude industrial rapeseed oil, Crude HEAR oil, Unrefined high erucic acid colza oil, Rapeseed oil for biodiesel
What are common misclassifications for HS code 151491?
This code is distinct from 151411 (crude low erucic acid rape or colza oil) due to the erucic acid content. Misclassification can occur if the specific variety or erucic acid level is not declared.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 151491?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 151491 in UN Comtrade data were France ($117M, 37% of world exports), Ukraine (about $47M) and the Netherlands ($33M). World exports came to about $318M, 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 151491?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 151491 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($123M, 29% of world imports), Belgium ($106M) and Germany ($57M). World imports came to about $424M, 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 151491 structured?
HS code 151491 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 151491?
In Brazil, HS code 151491 is NCM 1514.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.