Product classification

HS code for Jojoba oil: 1515.90

Fixed vegetable fats and oils and their fractions n.e.c. in heading 1515, other than linseed, maize (corn), castor, sesame, microbial oils, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

Classification of jojoba oil under HS 1515.90

Jojoba oil is classified under HS code 1515.90, which covers other fixed vegetable fats and oils and their fractions. Although jojoba oil is technically a liquid wax ester rather than a true triglyceride fat, the Harmonized System classifies it within Chapter 15 because it is a vegetable-derived lipid. Heading 1515 is a residual category for vegetable oils that are not specifically named in earlier headings (such as soy, olive, or palm oil). Subheading 1515.90 is used because jojoba is not explicitly listed as linseed, maize, castor, or sesame oil. To remain in this classification, the oil must be obtained through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction and may be refined, but it must not be chemically modified. If the oil undergoes hydrogenation or other chemical transformations, it would move to heading 1516.

Covers
  • Pure cold-pressed jojoba oil
  • Refined jojoba oil (not chemically modified)
  • Golden jojoba oil
  • Decolorized jojoba oil
  • Jojoba oil fractions
Also under 1515.90
  • LouAna Coconut Oil
  • Spectrum Culinary Sunflower Oil
  • Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil
  • Carrington Farms Coconut Oil
  • Chosen Foods Avocado Oil

Codes often confused with 1515.90

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 3301, which covers essential oils. Jojoba oil is a carrier oil or fixed oil, not an essential oil, as it is not volatile and is not obtained by steam distillation. Another common error is HS code 3823, which covers industrial fatty acids or acid oils from refining. If the jojoba oil is packaged as a finished cosmetic product with added fragrances or medicinal ingredients, it may be reclassified under 3304 (beauty or make-up preparations) or 3004 (medicaments).

33.01Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins38.23Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols33.04Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations30.04Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS 151590 (the code used for jojoba oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151590 (the code used for jojoba oil) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 151590, not only jojoba oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Mexico $437M
  2. 2 Spain $434M
  3. 3 Italy $274M

World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $970M
  2. 2 Italy $279M
  3. 3 France $235M

World total: $4.0B 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 jojoba oil

Brazil splits HS 1515.90 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about jojoba oil

What is the HS code for Jojoba oil?

The HS code for Jojoba oil is 151590 (Fixed vegetable fats and oils and their fractions n.e.c. in heading 1515; other than linseed, maize (corn), castor, sesame, microbial oils, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). The HS code for pure or refined jojoba oil that has not been chemically modified is 1515.90.

How do I classify Jojoba oil for customs?

Jojoba oil is classified under HS code 151590 — Fixed vegetable fats and oils and their fractions n.e.c. in heading 1515; other than linseed, maize (corn), castor, sesame, microbial oils, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is jojoba oil classified as a wax?

While chemically a liquid wax, for customs purposes under the Harmonized System, it is classified as a fixed vegetable oil in Chapter 15.

Which countries are the top exporters of jojoba oil (HS 151590)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151590 (the code used for jojoba oil) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($437M, 12% of world exports), Spain ($434M) and Italy ($274M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 jojoba oil (HS 151590)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 151590 (the code used for jojoba oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($970M, 24% of world imports), Italy ($279M) and France ($235M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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 Jojoba oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 151590 for Jojoba 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 jojoba oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 151590 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for jojoba oil depends on the product's details: 1515.90.10 (Jojoba oil and its fractions), 1515.90.21 (Crude tung oil), 1515.90.22 (Refined tung oil), 1515.90.90 (Other fixed vegetable fats and oils).