Product classification
HS code for Peanut oil: 1508.90
Vegetable oils, ground-nut oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Classification of peanut oil under HS 1508.90
Peanut oil, also known as ground-nut oil, is classified under HS code 1508.90 when it has been refined but not chemically modified. This classification is determined by the Harmonized System's hierarchical structure, where Chapter 15 covers animal or vegetable fats and oils. Heading 1508 is specifically reserved for ground-nut oil and its fractions. Within this heading, the code is split between crude oil (1508.10) and "other" (1508.90). The "other" category encompasses oil that has undergone refining processes such as neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization to remove free fatty acids, pigments, and odorous substances. To remain in this category, the oil must not have undergone chemical modification, such as hydrogenation, interesterification, or re-esterification, which would shift the classification to heading 1516. The classification also includes fractions of the oil, provided they are not chemically modified. This code is essential for international trade as it distinguishes refined cooking oils from raw industrial inputs. According to GRI 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. For 1508.90, the absence of chemical modification is the defining technical boundary that separates it from industrial fats.
- Covers
- Refined peanut oil
- Bleached ground-nut oil
- Deodorized peanut oil
- Liquid fractions of refined peanut oil
- Culinary grade ground-nut oil
- Also under 1508.90
- Planters (peanut oil)
- La Tourangelle (refined peanut oil)
- Spectrum Culinary (refined peanut oil)
- Wesson (peanut oil)
Codes often confused with 1508.90
Common mistake. Peanut oil is frequently misclassified under 1508.10, which is strictly for crude (unrefined) oil. Another common error is using 1516.20, which applies only if the oil has been hydrogenated or otherwise chemically modified to change its texture or melting point. Furthermore, blended vegetable oils containing peanut oil should be classified under 1517.90 rather than 1508.90, as heading 1508 is reserved for pure ground-nut oil and its fractions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150890 (the code used for peanut oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150890 (the code used for peanut oil) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 18% 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 150890, not only peanut oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $29M 20% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $26M 18% of world exports
- 3 China $22M 15% of world exports
World total: $142M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $21M 18% of world imports
- 2 United States $13M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $10M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $113M 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 peanut oil
Brazil classifies peanut oil under NCM 1508.90.00: HS 1508.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about peanut oil
What is the HS code for Peanut oil?
The HS code for Peanut oil is 150890 (Vegetable oils; ground-nut oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified).
How do I classify Peanut oil for customs?
Peanut oil is classified under HS code 150890 — Vegetable oils; ground-nut oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for refined peanut oil?
The HS code for refined peanut oil is 1508.90, provided it has not been chemically modified.
How does it differ from crude peanut oil?
Crude peanut oil is classified under 1508.10 and has not undergone the neutralization, bleaching, or deodorization processes required for 1508.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of peanut oil (HS 150890)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150890 (the code used for peanut oil) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($29M, 20% of world exports), Belgium ($26M) and China ($22M). World exports came to about $142M, 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 peanut oil (HS 150890)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150890 (the code used for peanut oil) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($21M, 18% of world imports), the United States ($13M) and Canada ($10M). World imports came to about $113M, 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 Peanut oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150890 for Peanut 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 peanut oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, peanut oil (HS 150890) is classified under NCM 1508.90.00.