Product classification

HS code for Refined sunflower oil: 1512.19

Vegetable oils, sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

Classification of refined sunflower oil under HS 1512.19

Refined sunflower oil is classified under HS code 151219. This code falls under heading 1512, which covers sunflower-seed, safflower, or cotton-seed oil and their fractions. The subheading 151219 specifically refers to sunflower-seed or safflower oil and their fractions that are "other than crude." This means the oil has been processed through refining stages such as winterization (to remove waxes), neutralization, and deodorization. The HS system groups sunflower and safflower oil together because of their similar chemical properties and botanical origins. To be classified here, the oil must remain in its liquid state at room temperature and must not have undergone chemical modification. This code is vital for distinguishing high-quality edible oils from the crude oils (151211) that require further processing before they are safe for human consumption.

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  • Refined sunflower-seed oil
  • Refined safflower oil
  • Winterized sunflower oil
  • Deodorized sunflower oil
  • Bleached sunflower oil
  • Refined sunflower oil fractions
Also under 1512.19
  • Mazola Sunflower Oil
  • Crisco Safflower Oil
  • Wesson Sunflower Oil
  • Bertolli Sunflower Oil
  • Olitalia Sunflower Oil

Codes often confused with 1512.19

Common mistake. The most common error is misclassifying refined sunflower oil as crude oil under 151211. Another frequent mistake is confusing it with cotton-seed oil, which is also in heading 1512 but falls under subheadings 151221 (crude) and 151229 (refined). Additionally, if the sunflower oil is part of a vegetable oil blend or has been emulsified, it may be misclassified here instead of under 151790. If the oil is hydrogenated, it belongs in 151620.

1512.11Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified15.12Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified1512.21Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified1512.29Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified1517.90Edible 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 15.161516.20Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared

Top exporters and importers of HS 151219 (the code used for refined sunflower oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151219 (the code used for refined sunflower oil) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 6.9% 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 151219, not only refined sunflower oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Türkiye $1.3B
  2. 2 Ukraine* ~$688M
  3. 3 Hungary $511M

World total: $6.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Belgium $423M
  2. 2 Italy $382M
  3. 3 Djibouti* ~$311M

World total: $6.2B 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 sunflower oil

Brazil splits HS 1512.19 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.

Questions about refined sunflower oil

What is the HS code for Refined sunflower oil?

The HS code for Refined sunflower oil is 151219 (Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). The HS code for refined sunflower oil is 151219.

How do I classify Refined sunflower oil for customs?

Refined sunflower oil is classified under HS code 151219 — Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does 151219 include safflower oil?

Yes, 151219 covers both refined sunflower-seed oil and refined safflower oil.

Which countries are the top exporters of refined sunflower oil (HS 151219)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151219 (the code used for refined sunflower oil) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($1.3B, 20% of world exports), Ukraine (about $688M) and Hungary ($511M). World exports came to about $6.4B, 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 sunflower oil (HS 151219)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 151219 (the code used for refined sunflower oil) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($423M, 6.9% of world imports), Italy ($382M) and Djibouti (about $311M). World imports came to about $6.2B, 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 sunflower oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 151219 for Refined sunflower 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 sunflower oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 151219 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for refined sunflower oil depends on the product's details: 1512.19.11 (Refined sunflower oil in containers up to 5 l), 1512.19.19 (Other non-crude sunflower-seed oil), 1512.19.20 (Safflower oil, other than crude).