Product classification

HS code for Crude soybean oil: 1507.10

Vegetable oils, soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified.

Classification of crude soybean oil under HS 1507.10

Crude soybean oil is classified under HS code 1507.10. This classification is relatively straightforward but contains a specific provision that distinguishes it from other vegetable oils: it explicitly includes oil that has been "degummed." Degumming is a process used to remove phospholipids (gums) from the oil, usually by adding water or acids. While most vegetable oils are considered "refined" once they undergo such processing, the Harmonized System specifically allows degummed soybean oil to remain under the "crude" subheading 1507.10. This is a significant detail for traders, as degummed oil is a common form of soybean oil traded internationally for further refining or industrial use. The oil must be derived from the seeds of Glycine max and must not have been chemically modified. If the oil undergoes further refining steps such as neutralization with an alkali, bleaching with earth or charcoal, or deodorization, it must be reclassified under 1507.90. The classification also covers fractions of soybean oil, provided they are crude. Because soybean oil is a major global commodity, customs authorities often require precise documentation to ensure the oil has not been blended with other vegetable fats, which would move the classification to 1517.90.

Covers
  • Crude soybean oil
  • Degummed soybean oil
  • Unrefined soya-bean oil
  • Crude soybean oil fractions
Also under 1507.10
  • Bunge (crude soybean oil)
  • Cargill (crude soybean oil)
  • ADM (crude soybean oil)
  • Louis Dreyfus Company (crude soybean oil)

Codes often confused with 1507.10

Common mistake. Crude soybean oil is frequently misclassified under 1507.90 (refined soybean oil) if the importer assumes degumming constitutes full refining. It can also be confused with 1517.90 if it is part of a vegetable oil blend. Additionally, epoxidized soybean oil is classified in Chapter 38, not Chapter 15, as it is chemically modified.

1507.90Vegetable oils; soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified1517.90Edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading 1517, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16

Top exporters and importers of HS 150710 (the code used for crude soybean oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150710 (the code used for crude soybean oil) in UN Comtrade data was Argentina, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 42% 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 150710, not only crude soybean oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Argentina $5.1B
  2. 2 Brazil $1.3B
  3. 3 United States $889M

World total: $12.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $5.5B
  2. 2 Morocco $719M
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$696M

World total: $13.0B 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 soybean oil

Brazil classifies crude soybean oil under NCM 1507.10.00: HS 1507.10 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

Questions about crude soybean oil

What is the HS code for Crude soybean oil?

The HS code for Crude soybean oil is 150710 (Vegetable oils; soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified). The HS code for crude soybean oil is 1507.10.

How do I classify Crude soybean oil for customs?

Crude soybean oil is classified under HS code 150710 — Vegetable oils; soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is degummed soybean oil considered crude?

Yes, unlike many other oils, the HS nomenclature specifically includes degummed soybean oil under the crude subheading 1507.10.

Which countries are the top exporters of crude soybean oil (HS 150710)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150710 (the code used for crude soybean oil) in UN Comtrade data were Argentina ($5.1B, 41% of world exports), Brazil ($1.3B) and the United States ($889M). World exports came to about $12.4B, 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 soybean oil (HS 150710)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 150710 (the code used for crude soybean oil) in UN Comtrade data were India ($5.5B, 42% of world imports), Morocco ($719M) and Bangladesh (about $696M). World imports came to about $13.0B, 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 soybean oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 150710 for Crude soybean 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 soybean oil in Brazil?

In Brazil, crude soybean oil (HS 150710) is classified under NCM 1507.10.00.