HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1518.00 – 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
HS code 1518.00 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for boiled linseed oil, oxidized castor oil, dehydrated castor oil, epoxidized soybean oil and blown oils.
What HS 1518.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Boiled linseed oil
- Oxidized castor oil
- Dehydrated castor oil
- Epoxidized soybean oil
- Blown oils
- Alkyd resin precursors
- Fatty acid esters
- Examples
- Rust-Oleum Boiled Linseed Oil
- Faci Group fatty acid derivatives
- Cargill industrial oils
- BASF oleochemicals
Codes often confused with 1518.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 151800, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 151800 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 21% 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 China $3.0B 26% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $1.6B 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.3B 12% of world exports
World total: $11.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $2.6B 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $2.6B 21% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $1.6B 13% of world imports
World total: $12.5B 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 1518.00 2
Brazil splits HS 1518.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1518.00.10 Epoxidised vegetable oilÓleo vegetal epoxidado
- 1518.00.90 Other modified fats, oils and inedible mixturesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.18 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1518.00
What is HS code 151800?
HS code 151800 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 151800?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 151800 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.0B, 26% of world exports), Malaysia ($1.6B) and the Netherlands ($1.3B). World exports came to about $11.3B, 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 151800?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 151800 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($2.6B, 21% of world imports), the United States ($2.6B) and Singapore ($1.6B). World imports came to about $12.5B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 151800?
Brazil splits HS code 151800 into 2 NCM codes: 1518.00.10 (Epoxidised vegetable oil), 1518.00.90 (Other modified fats, oils and inedible mixtures). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.