HS Code for Chemically modified oils
Chemically modified oils are classified under HS code 1518.00. This heading covers animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils that have undergone specific chemical transformations such as boiling, oxidation, dehydration, sulfurization, blowing, or polymerization by heat in a vacuum or inert gas. These processes alter the physical and chemical properties of the oil, making them suitable for industrial applications like paints, varnishes, or lubricants. The classification is governed by Chapter 15, which deals with fats and oils. Heading 1518 is a residual category for oils that have been modified but do not meet the criteria for medicinal products, perfumes, or food preparations found in later chapters. It specifically excludes oils that have been hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified, or elaidinised, which are instead classified under heading 1516.
Products Included
- Boiled linseed oil used in wood finishing
- Oxidized soybean oil (blown oils)
- Dehydrated castor oil for industrial coatings
- Sulfurized fish oils for leather treatment
- Maleic vegetable oils
- Polymerized nut oils
Common Misclassification
A common error is classifying these products under HS code 1516.20, which is reserved for vegetable fats and oils that have been hydrogenated or solidified. While both involve chemical changes, 1516 is specific to hydrogenation, whereas 1518 covers a broader range of modifications like oxidation and boiling. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 3823.19 (industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids); however, 1518 is preferred when the product retains its triglyceride structure despite the chemical modification.
FAQ
What is the HS code for chemically modified oils?
The primary HS code for chemically modified animal, vegetable, or microbial oils is 1518.00.
Are edible mixtures of oils included in 1518.00?
No, edible mixtures of animal or vegetable fats and oils are generally classified under HS code 1517, unless they have been chemically modified in the ways described for 1518.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Chemically modified oils?
The HS code for Chemically modified oils is 151800 (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).
How do I classify Chemically modified oils for customs?
Chemically modified oils is classified under HS code 151800 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Chemically modified oils the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151800 for Chemically modified oils is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.