HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1517.90 – Edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading 1517, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16
HS code 1517.90 is the 6-digit subheading for edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading 1517, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16. It is used for margarine blends, shortening compounds, vegetable fat spreads, bakery fats and confectionery fats.
What HS 1517.90 covers
This HS code encompasses a broad category of edible mixtures and preparations derived from animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils, or their fractions, that are not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 1517. This includes a wide array of processed fat products used in the food industry, ranging from specialized baking fats to spreads and cooking ingredients. These products are crucial for food manufacturers globally, providing specific textures, flavors, and functional properties to various food items. Importers are typically food processing companies, bakeries, and confectioneries in countries that lack the raw material production or processing capabilities. Exporters are often nations with strong agricultural sectors producing oilseeds or animal fats, coupled with advanced food processing industries. Key considerations in this trade include ingredient sourcing, food safety regulations, labeling requirements, and the impact of commodity price fluctuations on production costs. The versatility of these mixtures makes them indispensable in modern food production.
- Covers
- Margarine blends
- Shortening compounds
- Vegetable fat spreads
- Bakery fats
- Confectionery fats
- Frying oils blends
- Cream cheese substitutes
- Examples
- Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
- Blue Bonnet Margarine
- Country Crock Plant Butter
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
Codes often confused with 1517.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 151620 (vegetable fats and oils chemically modified) if the product is a single modified fat, or 151710 (margarine) if it's a simple margarine.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 151790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 151790 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% 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 Indonesia $2.6B 30% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $815M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $776M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $8.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.7B 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $477M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 France $406M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $7.8B 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 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 1517.90 2
Brazil splits HS 1517.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1517.90.10 Refined oil blends in containers up to 5 lMisturas de óleos refinados, em recipientes com capacidade inferior ou igual a 5 l
- 1517.90.90 Other edible fat or oil mixtures and preparationsOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.17 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1517.90
What is HS code 151790?
HS code 151790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading 1517, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16. This HS code encompasses a broad category of edible mixtures and preparations derived from animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils, or their fractions, that are not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 1517. This includes a wide array of processed fat products used in the food industry, ranging from specialized baking fats to spreads and cooking ingredients. These products are crucial for food manufacturers globally, providing specific textures, flavors, and functional properties to various food items. Importers are typically food processing companies, bakeries, and confectioneries in countries that lack the raw material production or processing capabilities. Exporters are often nations with strong agricultural sectors producing oilseeds or animal fats, coupled with advanced food processing industries. Key considerations in this trade include ingredient sourcing, food safety regulations, labeling requirements, and the impact of commodity price fluctuations on production costs. The versatility of these mixtures makes them indispensable in modern food production.
What products fall under HS code 151790?
Margarine blends, Shortening compounds, Vegetable fat spreads, Bakery fats, Confectionery fats, Frying oils blends, Cream cheese substitutes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 151790?
This code can be confused with 151620 (vegetable fats and oils chemically modified) if the product is a single modified fat, or 151710 (margarine) if it's a simple margarine.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 151790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 151790 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($2.6B, 30% of world exports), the Netherlands ($815M) and Malaysia ($776M). World exports came to about $8.7B, 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 151790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 151790 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 22% of world imports), Germany ($477M) and France ($406M). World imports came to about $7.8B, 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 151790 structured?
HS code 151790 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) 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 151790?
Brazil splits HS code 151790 into 2 NCM codes: 1517.90.10 (Refined oil blends in containers up to 5 l), 1517.90.90 (Other edible fat or oil mixtures and preparations). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.