Product classification
HS code for Refined rapeseed oil: 1514.99
Vegetable oils, excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified.
Classification of refined rapeseed oil under HS 1514.99
Refined rapeseed oil is classified under HS code 151499. This classification is part of heading 1514, which encompasses rape, colza, or mustard oil and their fractions. The HS structure for this heading is divided based on two primary factors: the erucic acid content and the level of processing. Subheading 151411 and 151419 are reserved for low erucic acid rape or colza oil (often known as Canola oil), where the erucic acid content is less than 2% by weight. Subheading 151491 and 151499 are for oils with a higher erucic acid content or standard rapeseed oils. Specifically, 151499 is the classification for these oils when they are "other than crude," meaning they have been refined to remove impurities, improve color, and stabilize the flavor. This code is essential for international trade as it distinguishes industrial-grade or traditional rapeseed oils from the low-erucic varieties used primarily in retail culinary applications.
- Covers
- Refined high erucic acid rapeseed oil
- Refined colza oil
- Refined mustard oil
- Neutralized and bleached rapeseed oil
- Deodorized rapeseed oil fractions
- Refined rapeseed oil for technical or industrial use
- Also under 1514.99
- Croda (specialty chemicals)
- Emery Oleochemicals (oleochemicals)
- Specific lubricant manufacturers
- Bio-based polymer producers
Codes often confused with 1514.99
Common mistake. Refined rapeseed oil is most commonly misclassified under 151419. This happens when the importer assumes all refined rapeseed oil is "low erucic acid" or Canola oil. However, if the oil contains 2% or more erucic acid, it must stay in 151499. Another error is using 151491, which is only for crude rapeseed oil. Furthermore, mustard oil is sometimes incorrectly placed in 1515, but the HS nomenclature explicitly groups mustard oil with rape and colza oil under heading 1514.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151499 (the code used for refined rapeseed oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151499 (the code used for refined rapeseed oil) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 14% 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 151499, not only refined rapeseed oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $64M 32% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $20M 10% of world exports
- 3 France $15M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $200M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $48M 14% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $44M 13% of world imports
- 3 Israel $43M 13% of world imports
World total: $342M 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 rapeseed oil
Brazil splits HS 1514.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1514.99.10Refined rape, colza or mustard oil, not low erucic
- 1514.99.90Other rape, colza or mustard oil, not low erucic
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about refined rapeseed oil
What is the HS code for Refined rapeseed oil?
The HS code for Refined rapeseed oil is 151499 (Vegetable oils; excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified). The HS code for refined rapeseed oil (not low erucic acid) is 151499.
How do I classify Refined rapeseed oil for customs?
Refined rapeseed oil is classified under HS code 151499 — Vegetable oils; excluding 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.
What is the difference between 151419 and 151499?
151419 is for refined low erucic acid oil (Canola), while 151499 is for refined rapeseed oil with higher erucic acid levels.
Which countries are the top exporters of refined rapeseed oil (HS 151499)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151499 (the code used for refined rapeseed oil) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($64M, 32% of world exports), the Netherlands ($20M) and France ($15M). World exports came to about $200M, 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 rapeseed oil (HS 151499)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151499 (the code used for refined rapeseed oil) in UN Comtrade data were France ($48M, 14% of world imports), the Netherlands ($44M) and Israel ($43M). World imports came to about $342M, 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 rapeseed oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151499 for Refined rapeseed 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 rapeseed oil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 151499 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for refined rapeseed oil depends on the product's details: 1514.99.10 (Refined rape, colza or mustard oil, not low erucic), 1514.99.90 (Other rape, colza or mustard oil, not low erucic).