HS Code for Crude peanut oil

Crude peanut oil, also referred to as ground-nut oil, is classified under HS code 1508.10. This classification is determined by the botanical origin of the oil and its state of processing. The oil must be derived from the seeds of the Arachis hypogaea plant. Under the Harmonized System, "crude" oils are those that have been obtained by simple pressure or by solvent extraction, even if they have been subjected to certain preliminary treatments such as settling, centrifugation, or filtration to remove solid particles. However, the oil must not have been subjected to any chemical modification or refining processes like alkali treatment, bleaching, or deodorization. Peanut oil is unique because of its high smoke point and specific fatty acid profile, but for classification purposes, the primary focus is on the lack of post-extraction processing. If the oil is subjected to a process that changes its chemical structure or removes its characteristic color and odor, it must be classified under 1508.90. Accurate classification is essential because peanut oil is often subject to specific agricultural quotas and sanitary/phytosanitary (SPS) measures in various jurisdictions. The presence of any additives or the blending with other oils would also disqualify the product from this specific subheading, potentially moving it to Chapter 1517 for vegetable oil preparations.

Products Included

• Crude ground-nut oil
• Unrefined peanut oil
• First-press peanut oil (crude)
• Solvent-extracted crude peanut oil

Common Misclassification

Crude peanut oil is often misclassified under HS code 1508.90, which is reserved for refined peanut oil and its fractions. Additionally, it may be confused with other vegetable oils like sunflower oil (1512.11) or soybean oil (1507.10) if the botanical origin is not clearly documented in the shipping manifests or laboratory analysis.

FAQ

What is the HS code for crude peanut oil?

The HS code for crude peanut oil is 1508.10.

Does this code include roasted peanut oil?

If the oil is extracted from roasted peanuts but remains unrefined, it may stay in 1508.10; however, most roasted peanut oils are refined or flavored, which would move them to 1508.90 or 1517.90.