HS Code for Refined canola oil

Refined canola oil is classified under HS code 1514.19. This classification is situated within Chapter 15, which encompasses animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1514 is specifically designated for rape, colza, or mustard oil and their fractions. The classification process for canola oil requires two primary determinations: the erucic acid content and the level of processing. Canola oil is defined as a "low erucic acid" rape or colza oil, meaning it contains less than 2% erucic acid by weight. Subheading 1514.11 is reserved for the crude version of this oil, while 1514.19 is used for the refined oil and its fractions. Refining typically involves degumming, neutralizing, bleaching, and deodorizing (RBD) to remove impurities and improve shelf stability. For classification under 1514.19, the oil must not be chemically modified, meaning its molecular structure remains unchanged despite the physical and thermal refining processes.

Products Included

• Refined low erucic acid rapeseed oil
• RBD (Refined, Bleached, Deodorized) canola oil
• Liquid fractions of refined canola oil
• Culinary grade refined canola oil
• Refined colza oil with low erucic acid content

Common Misclassification

Refined canola oil is often misclassified with high erucic acid rape oil, which falls under HS code 1514.99. The 2% erucic acid threshold is the legal dividing line between these subheadings. Another common error is confusing refined canola oil with crude canola oil (1514.11); crude oil is the initial extraction product that has not undergone the RBD process. Furthermore, if canola oil is blended with other vegetable oils, it may be classified under HS code 1517.90 as an edible mixture. Finally, if the oil has been chemically modified through hydrogenation or interesterification, it must be moved to heading 1516.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Refined canola oil?

The HS code for refined, low erucic acid rape or colza oil (canola oil) is 1514.19.

Does this code include canola oil used for industrial purposes?

Yes, as long as the oil is refined and meets the low erucic acid criteria, it is classified under 1514.19 regardless of whether it is for food or industrial use.