Product classification
HS code for Hydrogenated animal fat: 1516.10
Animal fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Classification of hydrogenated animal fat under HS 1516.10
Hydrogenated animal fat is classified under HS code 1516.10. Chapter 15 of the Harmonized System covers animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1516 specifically addresses fats and oils that have undergone chemical modification processes such as hydrogenation, inter-esterification, re-esterification, or elaidinisation. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction that adds hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids, typically to increase the melting point and improve shelf stability. For a product to fall under 1516.10, it must be derived entirely from animal sources and must not be further prepared beyond the processes mentioned in the heading. This means that if the fat has been seasoned, flavored, or mixed with other substances to create a spread like margarine, it would move to a different heading. The classification is straightforward based on the origin of the fat and the specific chemical treatment it has received.
- Covers
- Hydrogenated lard
- Hydrogenated tallow
- Hydrogenated fish oils
- Inter-esterified whale oil
- Re-esterified animal fats
- Also under 1516.10
- Bunge Loders Croklaan (specialty fats)
- AAK (specialty fats)
- Cargill (animal fats for industrial use)
- ADM (specialty fats)
Codes often confused with 1516.10
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 1517.10, which is reserved for margarine. While hydrogenated animal fats are ingredients in margarine, the pure hydrogenated fat belongs in 1516.10. Another error is using HS codes 1501 through 1506, which are for crude or refined animal fats that have NOT been chemically modified via hydrogenation or inter-esterification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151610 (the code used for hydrogenated animal fat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151610 (the code used for hydrogenated animal fat) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 20% 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 151610, not only hydrogenated animal fat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $59M 18% of world exports
- 2 China $39M 12% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $31M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $322M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $133M 20% of world imports
- 2 United States $129M 19% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $67M 10% of world imports
World total: $673M 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 hydrogenated animal fat
Brazil classifies hydrogenated animal fat under NCM 1516.10.00: HS 1516.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hydrogenated animal fat
What is the HS code for Hydrogenated animal fat?
The HS code for Hydrogenated animal fat is 151610 (Animal fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared). The HS code for hydrogenated animal fat is 1516.10, provided it has not been further prepared as a food supplement or spread.
How do I classify Hydrogenated animal fat for customs?
Hydrogenated animal fat is classified under HS code 151610 — Animal fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can fish oil be classified under 1516.10?
Yes, if the fish oil has been hydrogenated or inter-esterified, it is classified under 1516.10 as an animal-origin fat.
Which countries are the top exporters of hydrogenated animal fat (HS 151610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151610 (the code used for hydrogenated animal fat) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($59M, 18% of world exports), China ($39M) and Belgium ($31M). World exports came to about $322M, 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 hydrogenated animal fat (HS 151610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151610 (the code used for hydrogenated animal fat) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($133M, 20% of world imports), the United States ($129M) and Saudi Arabia ($67M). World imports came to about $673M, 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 Hydrogenated animal fat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151610 for Hydrogenated animal fat 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 hydrogenated animal fat in Brazil?
In Brazil, hydrogenated animal fat (HS 151610) is classified under NCM 1516.10.00.