HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1515.90 – 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
HS code 1515.90 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for sunflower oil, safflower oil, rapeseed oil (Canola oil), coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
What HS 1515.90 covers
This broad HS code captures a diverse array of fixed vegetable fats and oils, and their fractions, that are not specifically categorized elsewhere within heading 1515 (e.g., not linseed, maize, castor, sesame, or microbial oils) and have not undergone chemical modification beyond refining. It represents a significant portion of global vegetable oil trade, encompassing oils widely used in food manufacturing, cosmetics, and various industrial applications. Major importers include countries with large food processing industries and substantial consumer markets, such as the EU, China, and India, while exporters are typically agricultural powerhouses like Indonesia, Malaysia (for palm/palm kernel), and countries producing sunflower or rapeseed oil. Key trade considerations include the oil's origin, the level of refining (crude, refined, bleached, deodorized), organic certification, and specific fatty acid profiles, all of which influence market value and application suitability. The sheer variety of oils under this code makes trade flows complex and dynamic.
- Covers
- Sunflower oil
- Safflower oil
- Rapeseed oil (Canola oil)
- Coconut oil
- Palm kernel oil
- Shea butter
- Avocado oil
- Rice bran oil
- Examples
- LouAna Coconut Oil
- Spectrum Culinary Sunflower Oil
- Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil
- Carrington Farms Coconut Oil
- Chosen Foods Avocado Oil
Codes often confused with 1515.90
Common mistake. Frequently confused with specific oils like sesame (151550) or microbial oils (151560), or with chemically modified vegetable oils under 151620.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 151590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 151590 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 Mexico $437M 12% of world exports
- 2 Spain $434M 12% of world exports
- 3 Italy $274M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $970M 24% of world imports
- 2 Italy $279M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 France $235M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 1515.90 4
Brazil splits HS 1515.90 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1515.90.10 Jojoba oil and its fractionsÓleo de jojoba e respectivas frações
- 1515.90.2 Tung oilÓleo de tungue Group
- 1515.90.21 Crude tung oilEm bruto
- 1515.90.22 Refined tung oilRefinado
- 1515.90.90 Other fixed vegetable fats and oilsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.15 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1515.90
What is HS code 151590?
HS code 151590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This broad HS code captures a diverse array of fixed vegetable fats and oils, and their fractions, that are not specifically categorized elsewhere within heading 1515 (e.g., not linseed, maize, castor, sesame, or microbial oils) and have not undergone chemical modification beyond refining. It represents a significant portion of global vegetable oil trade, encompassing oils widely used in food manufacturing, cosmetics, and various industrial applications. Major importers include countries with large food processing industries and substantial consumer markets, such as the EU, China, and India, while exporters are typically agricultural powerhouses like Indonesia, Malaysia (for palm/palm kernel), and countries producing sunflower or rapeseed oil. Key trade considerations include the oil's origin, the level of refining (crude, refined, bleached, deodorized), organic certification, and specific fatty acid profiles, all of which influence market value and application suitability. The sheer variety of oils under this code makes trade flows complex and dynamic.
What products fall under HS code 151590?
Sunflower oil, Safflower oil, Rapeseed oil (Canola oil), Coconut oil, Palm kernel oil, Shea butter, Avocado oil, Rice bran oil
What are common misclassifications for HS code 151590?
Frequently confused with specific oils like sesame (151550) or microbial oils (151560), or with chemically modified vegetable oils under 151620.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 151590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 151590 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($437M, 12% of world exports), Spain ($434M) and Italy ($274M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 151590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 151590 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($970M, 24% of world imports), Italy ($279M) and France ($235M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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 151590 structured?
HS code 151590 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) 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 151590?
Brazil splits HS code 151590 into 4 NCM codes: 1515.90.10 (Jojoba oil and its fractions), 1515.90.21 (Crude tung oil), 1515.90.22 (Refined tung oil), 1515.90.90 (Other fixed vegetable fats and oils). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.