HS Code for Refined peanut oil

Refined peanut oil is classified under HS code 150890 because it falls under the specific heading for ground-nut oil and its fractions. The Harmonized System (HS) distinguishes between crude oils and those that have been further processed. Heading 1508 is dedicated to ground-nut oil, with subheading 150810 covering crude oil and 150890 covering all other forms, including refined, bleached, and deodorized versions. To qualify for 150890, the oil must be obtained from ground-nuts (peanuts) and must have undergone refining processes such as neutralization with an alkali, bleaching with earth or activated carbon, or deodorization through steam distillation. These processes remove free fatty acids, pigments, and volatile odorous compounds, making the oil suitable for high-heat cooking and commercial food production. Crucially, the oil must not be chemically modified; if the molecular structure has been altered through processes like hydrogenation or interesterification, it would move to a different chapter entirely.

Products Included

• Refined ground-nut oil
• Deodorized peanut oil
• Bleached peanut oil
• Neutralized peanut oil
• Liquid fractions of refined peanut oil
• Refined peanut oil for industrial applications

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 150810, which is reserved strictly for crude ground-nut oil. Importers often fail to distinguish between the raw, unrefined state and the processed state. Another common error involves HS code 151590, which is a residual category for other fixed vegetable fats and oils. Because peanut oil has its own specific heading (1508), it must never be classified in the general 1515 category. Additionally, if the peanut oil has been hydrogenated to a solid state, it must be classified under 151620 rather than 150890.

FAQ

What is the HS code for refined peanut oil?

The HS code for refined peanut oil is 150890, which covers ground-nut oil and its fractions other than crude.

How does 150890 differ from 150810?

150810 is for crude (unprocessed) peanut oil, whereas 150890 is for oil that has been refined, bleached, or deodorized.