HS Code for Industrial fats
Industrial fats and oils are classified under HS code 1518.00. This heading is specifically designed for animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils that have undergone chemical modification such as boiling, oxidation, dehydration, or sulfurization. It also includes inedible mixtures or preparations of these fats. The classification is based on the fact that these products are no longer in their natural or simply refined state and are generally unfit for human consumption. Under GRI 1, products that have been 'blown' (oxidized by air) or polymerized by heat are excluded from headings 1507 to 1515 and must be placed in 1518.00. This code is vital for the chemical and manufacturing industries where these modified fats serve as raw materials for paints, lubricants, and plastics.
Products Included
- Boiled linseed oil for industrial use
- Oxidized (blown) soybean oil
- Dehydrated castor oil
- Sulfurized fish oils
- Inedible mixtures of animal and vegetable fats
- Maleic vegetable oils
Common Misclassification
Industrial fats are frequently misclassified under headings 1507 through 1515, which are reserved for pure, unmodified vegetable oils. If the oil has been chemically altered for industrial purposes, those codes are incorrect. Another common error is confusing these with HS code 1516, which covers fats that have been hydrogenated or inter-esterified. While 1516 involves chemical change, 1518.00 is the specific home for 'modified' oils like boiled or oxidized versions. Additionally, fully prepared lubricating greases should be checked against heading 3403 rather than 1518.00.
FAQ
What is the HS code for industrial fats?
The HS code for chemically modified or inedible mixtures of industrial fats and oils is 1518.00.
Are food-grade oils classified under 1518.00?
No, food-grade oils are typically classified in headings 1507 to 1515 (unmodified) or 1516 (hydrogenated), as 1518.00 is primarily for industrial, inedible applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Industrial fats?
The HS code for Industrial fats is 151800 (Animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their fractions; boiled, oxidised, dehydrated or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading no. 1516, inedible mixtures or preparations of fats, oils or their fractions, n.e.c. in chapter 15).
How do I classify Industrial fats for customs?
Industrial fats is classified under HS code 151800 — Animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their fractions; boiled, oxidised, dehydrated or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading no. 1516, inedible mixtures or preparations of fats, oils or their fractions, n.e.c. in chapter 15. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Industrial fats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151800 for Industrial fats is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.