Product classification
HS code for Refined canola oil: 1514.19
Vegetable oils, low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified.
Classification of refined canola oil under HS 1514.19
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 1514.19
- Mazola Canola Oil
- Wesson Canola Oil
- Crisco Canola Oil
- Kirkland Signature Canola Oil
- Bertolli Canola Oil
Codes often confused with 1514.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151419 (the code used for refined canola oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151419 (the code used for refined canola oil) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 44% 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 151419, not only refined canola oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $2.3B 41% of world exports
- 2 Germany $853M 15% of world exports
- 3 France $371M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.1B 44% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $330M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $246M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $4.7B 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 refined canola oil
Brazil splits HS 1514.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1514.19.10Refined low erucic acid rape or colza oil
- 1514.19.90Other non-crude low erucic rape or colza oil
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about refined canola oil
What is the HS code for Refined canola oil?
The HS code for Refined canola oil is 151419 (Vegetable oils; low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified). The HS code for refined, low erucic acid rape or colza oil (canola oil) is 1514.19.
How do I classify Refined canola oil for customs?
Refined canola oil is classified under HS code 151419 — Vegetable oils; low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of refined canola oil (HS 151419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151419 (the code used for refined canola oil) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($2.3B, 41% of world exports), Germany ($853M) and France ($371M). World exports came to about $5.6B, 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 refined canola oil (HS 151419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151419 (the code used for refined canola oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.1B, 44% of world imports), the Netherlands ($330M) and Germany ($246M). World imports came to about $4.7B, 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 Refined canola oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151419 for Refined canola 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 refined canola oil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 151419 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for refined canola oil depends on the product's details: 1514.19.10 (Refined low erucic acid rape or colza oil), 1514.19.90 (Other non-crude low erucic rape or colza oil).