Product classification

HS code for Refined soybean oil: 1507.90

Vegetable oils, soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

Classification of refined soybean oil under HS 1507.90

Refined soybean oil is classified under HS code 150790. Heading 1507 is dedicated to soya-bean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. The classification logic follows a binary split: 150710 covers crude oil, which may have been degummed but otherwise remains in its natural state, while 150790 covers all other soybean oil that has undergone further processing. Refining typically involves several stages, including neutralization (to remove free fatty acids), bleaching (to remove color pigments), and deodorization (to remove unwanted odors and flavors). This code also includes fractions of soybean oil, provided they have not been chemically modified. Soybean oil is one of the most widely traded vegetable oils globally, and 150790 is the primary code used for the edible oil found in supermarkets and used in industrial food manufacturing.

Covers
  • Refined soya-bean oil
  • Deodorized soybean oil
  • Bleached soybean oil
  • Liquid fractions of refined soybean oil
  • Edible soybean oil for cooking
  • Refined soybean oil for industrial lubricants
Also under 1507.90
  • Bunge (RBD soybean oil)
  • Cargill (RBD soybean oil)
  • ADM (RBD soybean oil)
  • Wilmar International (refined soybean oil)

Codes often confused with 1507.90

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification is 150710, which occurs when refined oil is incorrectly declared as crude. Another common mistake is using 151800, which is for animal or vegetable fats and oils that have been chemically modified (e.g., boiled, oxidized, or dehydrated). If the soybean oil has been hydrogenated to change its melting point, it must be classified under 151620. Finally, mixtures of soybean oil with other vegetable oils should not be under 150790 but rather under 151790 as a food preparation.

1507.10Vegetable oils; soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified1518.00Animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their fractions; boiled, oxidised, dehydrated or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading no. 1516, inedible mixtures or preparations of fats, oils or their fractions, n.e.c. in chapter 151516.20Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared1517.90Edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading 1517, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16

Top exporters and importers of HS 150790 (the code used for refined soybean oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150790 (the code used for refined soybean oil) in UN Comtrade data was Nepal, with about 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 24% 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 150790, not only refined soybean oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Nepal* ~$1.0B
  2. 2 Argentina $611M
  3. 3 China $357M

World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $1.0B
  2. 2 Canada $413M
  3. 3 Chile $247M

World total: $4.3B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 soybean oil

Brazil splits HS 1507.90 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

Questions about refined soybean oil

What is the HS code for Refined soybean oil?

The HS code for Refined soybean oil is 150790 (Vegetable oils; soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). The HS code for refined soybean oil is 150790.

How do I classify Refined soybean oil for customs?

Refined soybean oil is classified under HS code 150790 — Vegetable oils; soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can 150790 be used for soybean oil mixtures?

No, 150790 is for pure soybean oil and its fractions. Blends with other oils are typically classified under 151790.

Which countries are the top exporters of refined soybean oil (HS 150790)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150790 (the code used for refined soybean oil) in UN Comtrade data were Nepal (about $1.0B, 25% of world exports), Argentina ($611M) and China ($357M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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 soybean oil (HS 150790)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 150790 (the code used for refined soybean oil) in UN Comtrade data were India ($1.0B, 24% of world imports), Canada ($413M) and Chile ($247M). World imports came to about $4.3B, 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 soybean oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 150790 for Refined soybean 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 soybean oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 150790 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for refined soybean oil depends on the product's details: 1507.90.11 (Refined soya-bean oil in containers up to 5 l), 1507.90.19 (Other refined soya-bean oil), 1507.90.90 (Other soya-bean oil, not crude or refined).