About HS Code 151800
This HS code covers animal, vegetable, or microbial fats, oils, and their fractions that have undergone chemical modification such as boiling, oxidation, or dehydration, but are not edible preparations of heading 1516. It also includes inedible mixtures or preparations of fats and oils not specified elsewhere in Chapter 15. This category is vital for industrial applications beyond direct food consumption, serving sectors like paints, coatings, lubricants, and cosmetics. Importers are typically manufacturing industries seeking specific functional properties from these modified fats and oils. Exporters are often countries with robust chemical processing capabilities and access to raw animal or vegetable fats. Key aspects of this trade involve understanding the specific chemical modifications and their industrial applications, adherence to environmental regulations for industrial chemicals, and managing the supply chain for bulk industrial ingredients. The market for these products is driven by industrial demand rather than consumer food trends.
Products Under This Code
Boiled linseed oil, Oxidized castor oil, Dehydrated castor oil, Epoxidized soybean oil, Blown oils, Alkyd resin precursors, Fatty acid esters
Real World Examples
Rust-Oleum Boiled Linseed Oil, Faci Group fatty acid derivatives, Cargill industrial oils, BASF oleochemicals
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 151620 (chemically modified vegetable fats for edible use) and 382319 (industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids), as 151800 focuses on the modified fats/oils themselves, often inedible.
Products Classified Under 1518.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Key importers include China, the United States, and Germany, while major exporters are Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 151800?
HS code 151800 covers: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their fractions; boiled, oxidised, dehydrated or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading no. 1516, inedible mixtures or preparations of fats, oils or their fractions, n.e.c. in chapter 15. This HS code covers animal, vegetable, or microbial fats, oils, and their fractions that have undergone chemical modification such as boiling, oxidation, or dehydration, but are not edible preparations of heading 1516. It also includes inedible mixtures or preparations of fats and oils not specified elsewhere in Chapter 15. This category is vital for industrial applications beyond direct food consumption, serving sectors like paints, coatings, lubricants, and cosmetics. Importers are typically manufacturing industries seeking specific functional properties from these modified fats and oils. Exporters are often countries with robust chemical processing capabilities and access to raw animal or vegetable fats. Key aspects of this trade involve understanding the specific chemical modifications and their industrial applications, adherence to environmental regulations for industrial chemicals, and managing the supply chain for bulk industrial ingredients. The market for these products is driven by industrial demand rather than consumer food trends.
What products fall under HS code 151800?
Boiled linseed oil, Oxidized castor oil, Dehydrated castor oil, Epoxidized soybean oil, Blown oils, Alkyd resin precursors, Fatty acid esters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 151800?
This code is distinct from 151620 (chemically modified vegetable fats for edible use) and 382319 (industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids), as 151800 focuses on the modified fats/oils themselves, often inedible.
How is HS code 151800 structured?
HS code 151800 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.