Product classification
HS code for Edible fat preparations: 1517.90
Edible 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.
Classification of edible fat preparations under HS 1517.90
Edible fat preparations are classified under HS code 1517.90 because they represent mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils that do not meet the specific criteria for margarine (which is classified under 1517.10). This classification is part of Chapter 15, which governs animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. The subheading 1517.90 acts as a residual category for edible mixtures that have been processed beyond simple refining but are not elsewhere specified. These preparations often involve hydrogenation, inter-esterification, or the blending of different oil fractions to achieve specific textures or melting points required for food manufacturing. Because these products are intended for human consumption and consist of complex blends, they are distinguished from pure, single-source oils found earlier in the chapter.
- Covers
- Liquid margarine used in industrial baking
- Vegetable oil shortening blends
- Imitation lard composed of vegetable fats
- Blended cooking oils containing multiple plant sources
- Non-dairy creamers with high fat content
- Release agents for baking pans made of fat mixtures
- Also under 1517.90
- Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
- Blue Bonnet Margarine
- Country Crock Plant Butter
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
Codes often confused with 1517.90
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 1517.10, which is strictly reserved for margarine in solid form. If the preparation is liquid at room temperature, it must be moved to 1517.90. Additionally, products are often misclassified under 15.16, which covers animal or vegetable fats and oils that have been chemically modified (like hydrogenation) but are not yet prepared as edible mixtures. If the product is a blend of different fats intended for food use, 1517.90 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151790 (the code used for edible fat preparations), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151790 (the code used for edible fat preparations) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% 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 151790, not only edible fat preparations.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $2.6B 30% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $815M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $776M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $8.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.7B 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $477M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 France $406M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $7.8B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for edible fat preparations
Brazil splits HS 1517.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1517.90.10Refined oil blends in containers up to 5 l
- 1517.90.90Other edible fat or oil mixtures and preparations
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about edible fat preparations
What is the HS code for Edible fat preparations?
The HS code for Edible fat preparations is 151790 (Edible 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). The primary HS code for these preparations is 1517.90, covering edible mixtures of fats and oils not specified elsewhere.
How do I classify Edible fat preparations for customs?
Edible fat preparations is classified under HS code 151790 — Edible 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does this differ from standard vegetable oil?
Standard vegetable oils from a single source (like 100% soy or sunflower) are classified in their respective headings (e.g., 15.07 or 15.12). 1517.90 is used only when multiple fats are blended or specifically prepared as a food ingredient.
Which countries are the top exporters of edible fat preparations (HS 151790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151790 (the code used for edible fat preparations) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($2.6B, 30% of world exports), the Netherlands ($815M) and Malaysia ($776M). World exports came to about $8.7B, 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 edible fat preparations (HS 151790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151790 (the code used for edible fat preparations) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 22% of world imports), Germany ($477M) and France ($406M). World imports came to about $7.8B, 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 Edible fat preparations the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151790 for Edible fat preparations 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 edible fat preparations in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 151790 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for edible fat preparations depends on the product's details: 1517.90.10 (Refined oil blends in containers up to 5 l), 1517.90.90 (Other edible fat or oil mixtures and preparations).