Product classification
HS code for Oleo oil: 1503.00
Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared.
Classification of oleo oil under HS 1503.00
Oleo oil is classified under HS code 1503.00 because it represents a specific liquid fraction obtained from the rendering and subsequent pressing of animal fats, such as tallow or lard. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products are classified based on their chemical composition and processing state. Heading 1503 specifically covers lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, and oleo-oil that have not been emulsified, mixed, or otherwise prepared. Oleo oil is the liquid portion separated from the solid oleostearin through a controlled crystallization and pressing process. This classification applies regardless of whether the oil is intended for edible purposes, such as in the production of specialized fats, or for industrial applications. The key factor for this code is that the oil remains pure and unmixed with other substances or vegetable oils. The manufacturing process involves heating the animal fat and then slowly cooling it to allow the higher-melting-point glycerides (stearin) to solidify, leaving the liquid oleo oil to be filtered or pressed out. This physical separation does not change the chemical nature of the fat in a way that would move it to Chapter 38 or other prepared food headings. It is essential to distinguish this from tallow, which is the unrefined fat, as 1503.00 requires the separation of the stearin and oil components.
- Covers
- Edible oleo oil for food manufacturing
- Industrial grade oleo oil
- Liquid beef fat fractions
- Lard oil for technical use
- Non-emulsified animal oil fractions
- Also under 1503.00
- ADM fractionated fats
- Cargill specialty fats
- Bunge Loders Croklaan (conceptually)
- Darling Ingredients fractionated products
- AAK (conceptually)
Codes often confused with 1503.00
Common mistake. Oleo oil is frequently misclassified under HS code 1502.10, which covers unrendered or rendered tallow. However, 1502 applies to the bulk fat before it has been separated into its stearin and oil components. Another common error is using HS code 1517.90, which is reserved for edible mixtures or preparations of animal and vegetable fats. If the oleo oil has been blended with any other oil or emulsified with water, it must be moved to 1517.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150300 (the code used for oleo oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150300 (the code used for oleo oil) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 38% 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 150300, not only oleo oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $185M 58% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $61M 19% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $39M 12% of world exports
World total: $316M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $48M 38% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $41M 33% of world imports
- 3 Ireland $16M 13% of world imports
World total: $126M 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 code for oleo oil
Brazil classifies oleo oil under NCM 1503.00.00: HS 1503.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about oleo oil
What is the HS code for Oleo oil?
The HS code for Oleo oil is 150300 (Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared). The specific HS code for oleo oil is 1503.00, which covers lard oil and oleo-oil that are not emulsified or mixed.
How do I classify Oleo oil for customs?
Oleo oil is classified under HS code 150300 — Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does oleo oil differ from oleostearin in classification?
While both fall under 1503.00, oleo oil is the liquid fraction obtained after pressing, whereas oleostearin is the solid, higher-melting-point fraction remaining after the oil is extracted.
Which countries are the top exporters of oleo oil (HS 150300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150300 (the code used for oleo oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($185M, 58% of world exports), Ireland ($61M) and Belgium ($39M). World exports came to about $316M, 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 oleo oil (HS 150300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150300 (the code used for oleo oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($48M, 38% of world imports), the Netherlands ($41M) and Ireland ($16M). World imports came to about $126M, 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 Oleo oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150300 for Oleo 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 oleo oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, oleo oil (HS 150300) is classified under NCM 1503.00.00.