Product classification
HS code for Crude colza oil: 1514.91
Vegetable oils, excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude.
Classification of crude colza oil under HS 1514.91
Crude colza oil is classified under HS code 1514.91 because it belongs to the category of rape, colza, or mustard oil and its fractions. This specific subheading is reserved for crude oils that do not meet the definition of "low erucic acid" oil. According to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, low erucic acid oil is defined as having an erucic acid content of less than 2% by weight. Therefore, any crude colza or rape oil with an erucic acid content of 2% or more is classified here. The classification process involves determining the botanical origin of the seeds and the chemical composition of the resulting oil. Crude oil is obtained through simple pressure or solvent extraction, without further processing like neutralization, bleaching, or deodorization. If the oil has undergone any of these refining steps, it would move to a different subheading. This code is essential for traders dealing in industrial-grade oils or traditional varieties of rapeseed that have not been genetically modified or bred for low erucic acid content. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since this oil is unrefined and derived from colza or mustard seeds with high erucic acid, 1514.91 is the legally required code.
- Covers
- Crude high erucic acid colza oil
- Crude high erucic acid rape oil
- Crude mustard oil
- Unrefined colza oil fractions
- Also under 1514.91
- Cargill (industrial oils)
- Bunge (industrial oils)
- ADM (industrial oils)
- Specific chemical manufacturers
- Biodiesel producers
Codes often confused with 1514.91
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 1514.11, which is specifically for low erucic acid (canola) crude oil. The distinction depends entirely on the 2% erucic acid threshold. It is also often misclassified as 1514.99, which covers refined colza or mustard oil and their fractions. If the oil has been neutralized or bleached, it must be moved to 1514.99. Additionally, mixtures of colza oil with other vegetable oils should be classified under heading 1517.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151491 (the code used for crude colza oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151491 (the code used for crude colza oil) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 29% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 151491, not only crude colza oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $117M 37% of world exports
- 2 Ukraine* ~$47M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $33M 10% of world exports
World total: $318M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $123M 29% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $106M 25% of world imports
- 3 Germany $57M 13% of world imports
World total: $424M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for crude colza oil
Brazil classifies crude colza oil under NCM 1514.91.00: HS 1514.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crude colza oil
What is the HS code for Crude colza oil?
The HS code for Crude colza oil is 151491 (Vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude). The HS code for crude colza oil (not low erucic acid) is 1514.91.
How do I classify Crude colza oil for customs?
Crude colza oil is classified under HS code 151491 — Vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is low erucic acid oil distinguished from high erucic acid oil?
The distinction is based on the weight of erucic acid; if it is less than 2% of the total fatty acid content, it is classified as low erucic acid under 1514.11. Anything 2% or higher falls under 1514.91.
Which countries are the top exporters of crude colza oil (HS 151491)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151491 (the code used for crude colza oil) in UN Comtrade data were France ($117M, 37% of world exports), Ukraine (about $47M) and the Netherlands ($33M). World exports came to about $318M, 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 crude colza oil (HS 151491)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151491 (the code used for crude colza oil) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($123M, 29% of world imports), Belgium ($106M) and Germany ($57M). World imports came to about $424M, 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.
Is the HS code for Crude colza oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151491 for Crude colza oil is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for crude colza oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, crude colza oil (HS 151491) is classified under NCM 1514.91.00.