How do I know if my product fits under HS-6 151800?

If your product is a modified fat or oil intended for food or cosmetic use, it likely fits under HS-6 151800. Check if it has undergone boiling, oxidation, or chemical modification.

Can I use HS-6 151800 for inedible mixtures?

No, HS-6 151800 is for edible fats and oils. If your product is an inedible mixture, you should refer to HS-6 1516 instead.

What is the difference between HS-6 151800 and HS-6 1517?

HS-6 151800 covers modified fats and oils, while HS-6 1517 includes unmodified fats and oils. Ensure your product's classification aligns with its modifications.

Is there a specific documentation required for HS-6 151800?

Yes, you may need to provide documentation proving the chemical modifications and intended use of the product when classifying under HS-6 151800.

What are some examples of chemically modified oils?

Examples include hydrogenated oils, oxidized fish oils, and boiled linseed oil, all of which are classified under HS-6 151800.

How do I classify a product that is both modified and unmodified?

You should classify the product based on its primary characteristics. If the modifications are significant, use HS-6 151800; otherwise, consider HS-6 1517.

HS-6 · Subheading

151800

Animal, 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 15

Heading 1518 — Animal, 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 15

Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils

Plain-language overview

Use HS-6 151800 when importing or exporting animal, vegetable, or microbial fats that have been boiled, oxidized, or chemically modified. For example, if you're shipping a batch of refined palm oil that has undergone chemical treatment, this is the appropriate code.

This HS-6 line specifically covers fats and oils that have been altered from their natural state, unlike HS-6 1517, which deals with unmodified fats and oils. If your product falls under the latter, you should consider a different classification.

Fats and oils classified under this code can include those used in food processing or cosmetic applications, where the chemical modification enhances their properties. If you're dealing with a product like hydrogenated vegetable oil, this is the right code.

It’s important to differentiate this code from HS-6 1516, which includes inedible mixtures. If your product is meant for consumption, ensure it aligns with the specifications of HS-6 151800.

Keywords & topics

Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-6 subheading.

modified fats and oils · boiled vegetable oils · oxidized animal fats · dehydrated oils · chemical modification · food processing oils · refined palm oil · hydrogenated oils · cosmetic oils · dietary supplement oils · fractionated oils · animal fats · vegetable oils · oil classifications

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Refined palm oil that has been chemically treated for food use
Hydrogenated soybean oil used in margarine production
Oxidized fish oil for dietary supplements
Boiled linseed oil for use in paints and varnishes
Dehydrated coconut oil for baking applications
Modified rapeseed oil for cosmetic formulations
Fractionated palm kernel oil used in confectionery
Chemically altered sunflower oil for frying applications