Product classification
HS code for Inedible fat mixtures: 1518.00
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.
Classification of inedible fat mixtures under HS 1518.00
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.
- Covers
- Blown linseed oil for industrial use
- Boiled vegetable oils for paints
- Inedible mixtures of animal and vegetable fats
- Dehydrated castor oil
- Also under 1518.00
- Rust-Oleum Boiled Linseed Oil
- Faci Group fatty acid derivatives
- Cargill industrial oils
- BASF oleochemicals
Codes often confused with 1518.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151800 (the code used for inedible fat mixtures), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151800 (the code used for inedible fat mixtures) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 21% 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 151800, not only inedible fat mixtures.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.0B 26% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $1.6B 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.3B 12% of world exports
World total: $11.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $2.6B 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $2.6B 21% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $1.6B 13% of world imports
World total: $12.5B 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 inedible fat mixtures
Brazil splits HS 1518.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1518.00.10Epoxidised vegetable oil
- 1518.00.90Other modified fats, oils and inedible mixtures
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about inedible fat mixtures
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). The HS code for chemically modified inedible fats and oils and their mixtures is 1518.00.
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.
Are these fats used in food production?
No, products classified under 1518.00 are specifically processed for industrial use and are considered inedible.
Which countries are the top exporters of inedible fat mixtures (HS 151800)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151800 (the code used for inedible fat mixtures) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.0B, 26% of world exports), Malaysia ($1.6B) and the Netherlands ($1.3B). World exports came to about $11.3B, 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 inedible fat mixtures (HS 151800)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151800 (the code used for inedible fat mixtures) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($2.6B, 21% of world imports), the United States ($2.6B) and Singapore ($1.6B). World imports came to about $12.5B, 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 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.
What is the NCM code for inedible fat mixtures in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 151800 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for inedible fat mixtures depends on the product's details: 1518.00.10 (Epoxidised vegetable oil), 1518.00.90 (Other modified fats, oils and inedible mixtures).