Product classification
HS code for Refined 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 refined peanut oil under HS 1508.90
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150890 (the code used for refined peanut oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150890 (the code used for refined 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 refined 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 refined peanut oil
Brazil classifies refined 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 refined peanut oil
What is the HS code for Refined peanut oil?
The HS code for Refined peanut oil is 150890 (Vegetable oils; ground-nut oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). The HS code for refined peanut oil is 150890, which covers ground-nut oil and its fractions other than crude.
How do I classify Refined peanut oil for customs?
Refined 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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of refined peanut oil (HS 150890)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150890 (the code used for refined 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 refined peanut oil (HS 150890)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150890 (the code used for refined 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 Refined peanut oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150890 for Refined 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 refined peanut oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, refined peanut oil (HS 150890) is classified under NCM 1508.90.00.