HS Code for Inedible fat mixtures
HS code 1518.00 serves as a comprehensive category for animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils that have undergone specific chemical modifications or are presented as inedible mixtures. The classification applies to fats and oils that have been boiled, oxidized, dehydrated, sulfurized, blown, or polymerized by heat in a vacuum or inert gas. These processes alter the chemical structure of the fats, often increasing their viscosity or drying properties, which renders them unsuitable for human consumption. This moves them away from the food-grade classifications found earlier in Chapter 15. Additionally, this code covers inedible mixtures or preparations of fats and oils not elsewhere specified. The primary criterion for classification here is the chemical alteration of the substance or its status as a non-food-grade mixture. This includes \"stand oils\" and \"blown oils\" used in the paint and varnish industries. The code acts as a residual category for modified fats that do not meet the criteria for more specific headings like 15.16 (hydrogenated fats) or 15.17 (margarine). It is essential for industrial applications where fats are used as lubricants, coatings, or chemical intermediates rather than as nutritional components.
Products Included
- Blown linseed oil for industrial use
- Boiled vegetable oils for paints
- Inedible mixtures of animal and vegetable fats
- Dehydrated castor oil
Common Misclassification
These mixtures are often confused with 1516.20 (vegetable fats and oils, hydrogenated or esterified) or 3823.19 (industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids). The distinction is that 1518.00 covers fats that are chemically modified by methods like oxidation or boiling, rather than simple hydrogenation or the isolation of fatty acids.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Inedible fat mixtures?
The HS code for chemically modified inedible fats and oils and their mixtures is 1518.00.
Are these fats used in food production?
No, products classified under 1518.00 are specifically processed for industrial use and are considered inedible.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Inedible fat mixtures?
The HS code for Inedible fat mixtures 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 Inedible fat mixtures for customs?
Inedible fat mixtures 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 Inedible fat mixtures the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151800 for Inedible fat mixtures is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.