1516 — Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared

Plain-language overview

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

animal fats · vegetable oils · microbial oils · hydrogenated fats · inter-esterified oils · re-esterified fats · elaidinised oils · refined fats · food processing oils · edible fats classification

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

• Refined animal fats like lard or tallow that are hydrogenated.
• Hydrogenated vegetable oils such as soybean or canola oil.
• Microbial oils derived from fermentation processes.
• Re-esterified palm oil used in food processing.
• Elaidinised fats for use in margarine production.
• Fractionated oils for cosmetic applications.

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

• What is HS-4 1516 used for?
• How to classify hydrogenated vegetable oils?
• Are microbial oils covered under HS-4 1516?
• What are the subheadings under HS-4 1516?
• How to determine if my oil is refined?
• What are the differences between animal and vegetable fats in HS-4 1516?

Related topics

Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.

• classification of animal fats and oils for import
• requirements for importing vegetable oils under HS-4 1516
• understanding microbial fats and their uses
• how to identify hydrogenated oils for customs
• differences between re-esterified and inter-esterified oils
• impact of refining on fat classification
• guidelines for shipping edible fats internationally

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 1516?

HS-4 1516 includes animal, vegetable, and microbial fats and oils that are partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified, or elaidinised.

How do I choose the correct HS-6 subheading?

Select **HS-6 151610** for animal fats, **HS-6 151620** for vegetable oils, and **HS-6 151630** for microbial oils based on the source of the fat or oil.

Are refined oils included in this heading?

Yes, refined oils are included as long as they have not undergone further preparation beyond the specified processes.

What does 'inter-esterified' mean in this context?

Inter-esterified oils are fats that have undergone a chemical process to rearrange the fatty acids, improving their functional properties.

Can I use HS-4 1516 for oils used in cosmetics?

Yes, if the oils meet the criteria of being partly or wholly hydrogenated or otherwise treated as specified in this heading.

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