Product classification
HS code for Groundnut oil: 1508.90
Vegetable oils, ground-nut oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Classification of groundnut oil under HS 1508.90
Groundnut oil, also known as peanut oil, that has been refined or processed beyond the crude stage is classified under HS code 1508.90. This classification falls under Chapter 15, which covers animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1508 is dedicated exclusively to ground-nut oil and its fractions. The heading is split into two primary subheadings: 1508.10 for crude oil and 1508.90 for "other" ground-nut oils. The "other" category includes oil that has undergone refining processes such as neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization to make it suitable for human consumption or industrial use. To remain under this code, the oil must not be chemically modified. The classification is based on the source material (ground-nuts) and the degree of processing, ensuring that refined peanut oil is distinguished from the raw, unrefined version.
- Covers
- Refined groundnut oil
- Deodorized peanut oil
- Bleached groundnut oil
- Refined groundnut oil fractions
- Liquid peanut oil (non-crude)
- Also under 1508.90
- Planters (peanut oil)
- La Tourangelle (refined peanut oil)
- Spectrum Culinary (refined peanut oil)
- Wesson (peanut oil)
Codes often confused with 1508.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for groundnut oil is HS code 1508.10, which is strictly for crude oil. Crude oil is typically obtained by simple pressure or solvent extraction and has not undergone the refining steps required for 1508.90. Another error involves HS code 1516.20, which covers vegetable fats and oils that have been hydrogenated, inter-esterified, or re-esterified. If the groundnut oil has been chemically altered to change its melting point or texture, it must be moved to 1516.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150890 (the code used for groundnut oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150890 (the code used for groundnut oil) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 18% 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 150890, not only groundnut oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $29M 20% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $26M 18% of world exports
- 3 China $22M 15% of world exports
World total: $142M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $21M 18% of world imports
- 2 United States $13M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $10M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $113M 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 code for groundnut oil
Brazil classifies groundnut oil under NCM 1508.90.00: HS 1508.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about groundnut oil
What is the HS code for Groundnut oil?
The HS code for Groundnut oil is 150890 (Vegetable oils; ground-nut oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). The HS code for refined groundnut oil is 1508.90. Crude groundnut oil is classified under 1508.10.
How do I classify Groundnut oil for customs?
Groundnut oil is classified under HS code 150890 — Vegetable oils; ground-nut oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is peanut oil and groundnut oil the same for HS classification?
Yes, the terms are used interchangeably in trade; both are classified under heading 1508 based on the oil extracted from the seeds of the Arachis hypogaea plant.
Which countries are the top exporters of groundnut oil (HS 150890)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150890 (the code used for groundnut oil) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($29M, 20% of world exports), Belgium ($26M) and China ($22M). World exports came to about $142M, 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 groundnut oil (HS 150890)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150890 (the code used for groundnut oil) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($21M, 18% of world imports), the United States ($13M) and Canada ($10M). World imports came to about $113M, 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 Groundnut oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150890 for Groundnut 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 groundnut oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, groundnut oil (HS 150890) is classified under NCM 1508.90.00.