Product classification

HS code for Mustard 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 mustard oil under HS 1515.90

Mustard oil is classified under HS code 1515.90. This code is used for fixed vegetable fats and oils and their fractions that are not specifically listed in other headings of Chapter 15. While many common oils like soybean (1507) or olive oil (1509) have their own dedicated headings, mustard oil is often grouped under the "other" category of 1515 if it is not specifically mentioned in heading 1514. Heading 1514 covers rape, colza, or mustard oil and their fractions. However, depending on the specific regional tariff schedule or the purity and extraction method, 1515.90 is used as the residual category for other fixed vegetable oils. The classification 1515.90 applies to oils that are refined or unrefined but not chemically modified. It is essential to distinguish these from essential oils, which are classified in Chapter 33. The choice between 1514 and 1515 often depends on the botanical origin and the presence of erucic acid.

Covers
  • Crude mustard seed oil
  • Refined mustard oil for culinary use
  • Pressed mustard oil (cold-pressed)
  • Fractions of mustard oil not chemically modified
  • Mustard oil used as a base for food preparations
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. The most common confusion is between HS code 1514.91 (crude mustard oil) and 1515.90. Heading 1514 is the primary location for mustard oil, but 1515.90 is frequently used for "other" vegetable oils in various trade contexts. Another major misclassification is with HS code 3301.29, which covers essential oil of mustard. Essential oils are volatile and used for flavoring or fragrance, whereas 1515.90 is for fixed (fatty) oils used in cooking or industry.

1514.91Vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude15.14Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified3301.29Oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

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

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151590 (the code used for mustard 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 mustard 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 mustard 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 mustard oil

What is the HS code for Mustard oil?

The HS code for Mustard 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). Mustard oil is generally classified under HS code 1514.91 or 1514.99, but it can fall under 1515.90 when classified as an "other" fixed vegetable oil.

How do I classify Mustard oil for customs?

Mustard 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 mustard oil for hair care classified differently?

If the mustard oil is put up for retail sale as a hair oil with added fragrances or chemicals, it may be classified under HS code 3305.90.

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151590 (the code used for mustard 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 mustard oil (HS 151590)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 151590 (the code used for mustard 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 Mustard oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 151590 for Mustard 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 mustard oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 151590 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for mustard 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).