Product classification
HS code for Crude rapeseed oil: 1514.91
Vegetable oils, excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude.
Classification of crude rapeseed oil under HS 1514.91
HS code 1514.91 is specifically assigned to crude rapeseed or colza oil that is not of the "low erucic acid" variety. In the context of the Harmonized System, "low erucic acid" oil (commonly known as Canola oil) is defined as having an erucic acid content of less than 2% by weight and is classified under 1514.11. Therefore, 1514.91 is the correct classification for traditional rapeseed oils or industrial-grade oils where the erucic acid content is 2% or higher. The oil must be in its crude state, meaning it has been extracted from the seeds of Brassica napus or Brassica rapa but has not been refined or chemically modified. The classification process involves verifying the erucic acid levels through laboratory analysis, as this determines the correct subheading. This distinction is vital for international trade, as many countries have strict regulations regarding the erucic acid content in food-grade oils, often necessitating the use of the 1514.91 code for industrial or non-food applications. The oil must not be mixed with other oils or contain additives that would change its character as a crude vegetable oil. Furthermore, any fractionation of the crude oil that does not involve chemical modification still falls under this subheading, provided the erucic acid threshold is met.
- Covers
- High erucic acid rapeseed oil (crude)
- Crude colza oil
- Industrial-grade crude rapeseed oil
- Unrefined rapeseed oil fractions (high erucic)
- 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. The most common misclassification is with HS code 1514.11, which is for low erucic acid crude rapeseed oil (Canola). Another frequent error is using 1514.99, which is the code for refined rapeseed or colza oil. Importers must have a certificate of analysis to prove the erucic acid content exceeds 2% to justify 1514.91.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151491 (the code used for crude rapeseed oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151491 (the code used for crude rapeseed 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 rapeseed 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 rapeseed oil
Brazil classifies crude rapeseed 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 rapeseed oil
What is the HS code for Crude rapeseed oil?
The HS code for Crude rapeseed oil is 151491 (Vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude). The HS code for crude rapeseed oil with high erucic acid content is 1514.91.
How do I classify Crude rapeseed oil for customs?
Crude rapeseed 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.
What is the difference between 1514.11 and 1514.91?
The difference lies in the erucic acid content; 1514.11 is for oil with less than 2% erucic acid, while 1514.91 is for oil with 2% or more.
Which countries are the top exporters of crude rapeseed oil (HS 151491)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151491 (the code used for crude rapeseed 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 rapeseed oil (HS 151491)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151491 (the code used for crude rapeseed 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 rapeseed oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151491 for Crude rapeseed 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 rapeseed oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, crude rapeseed oil (HS 151491) is classified under NCM 1514.91.00.