HS Code for Fats: 2025 Chapter 15 Guide
**TL;DR:** Unlock 2025 HS codes for fats in Chapter 15, covering animal/vegetable oils, key regional updates like GCC 12-digit codes & US HTS rules, plus classification steps for smooth tariff compliance.
**HS code for fats** is essential for global trade under Chapter 15 of the Harmonized System.** This 2025 guide details classifications, updates, and tips to avoid customs issues.
What Is HS Code for Fats in Chapter 15?
HS code for fats standardizes classification for animal and vegetable fats worldwide.
- Chapter 15 covers animal/vegetable fats, oils, and waxes
- 6-digit base codes extend nationally (e.g., 10-digit HTS in US)
- Used for duties, quotas, and trade statistics by 200+ countries
- WCO maintains the system; no global revision until 2027
- Key for importers/exporters to ensure tariff compliance 2025
2025 HS Code Changes for Fats Classification
Regional HS code changes 2025 impact fats trade significantly.
While WCO remains stable, national updates demand attention:
| Region | 2025 Update | Impact on Fats (Ch 15) |
|---|
| USA | HTS mandatory for USPS (Sep 1) | Full HS declaration for all fats shipments |
| GCC Countries | 12-digit HS codes (Jan 1) | Detailed tracking for vegetable oils (151x) |
| EU | Combined Nomenclature 2025 | Updates to refined palm oil (1511) |
| USA | De minimis threshold ends (Aug 29) | No low-value exemptions; full duties apply |
| China | Enhanced customs scrutiny | Stricter verification for edible fats |
HS Codes for Animal Fats 2025: Full List
Animal fats HS codes range from 1501 to 1506 in 2025.
- 1501: Pig and poultry fats
- 1501.10: Lard
- 1501.20: Other pig fat
- 1501.90: Poultry fat
- 1502: Fats from bovine, sheep, goats (e.g., 1502.10 tallow)
- 1503: Lard stearin, tallow oil, etc.
- 1504: Fish and marine oils (1504.10 liver oils)
- 1505: Wool grease and fatty substances
- 1506: Other animal fats rendered inedible
Vegetable Fats and Oils HS Codes 2025
Vegetable fats dominate trade; HS codes 1507-1515 apply.
- 1507: Soybean oil, crude or refined
- 1508: Groundnut (peanut) oil
- 1509: Olive oil and fractions
- 1510: Edible palm oil fractions
- 1511: Palm oil and palm kernel oil
- 1512: Sunflower-seed, safflower oil
- 1513: Coconut, palm kernel, babassu oil
- 1514: Rapeseed, colza, mustard oil
- 1515: Other fixed vegetable fats/oils
Processed Fats HS Codes: 1516 and Beyond
Processing changes HS code for fats to 1516+ categories.
| HS Code | Description | 2025 Notes |
|---|
| 1516 | Animal/vegetable fats, hydrogenated | Common in food manufacturing |
| 1517 | Margarine and edible mixtures | Stable codes |
| 1518 | Chemically modified fats/oils | Includes interesterified products |
How to Find the Correct HS Code for Fats: Step-by-Step
Use this 2025 guide to classify HS code for fats accurately.
- Determine origin: Animal (1501-1506) or vegetable (1507-1515)
- Assess processing: Crude, refined, or chemically modified
- Check if edible mixture (shifts to 1517)
- Apply country-specific digits (e.g., GCC 12-digit HS codes 2025)
- Verify with official tools like WCO HS database
Common Mistakes in Fats HS Code Classification
Avoid these pitfalls for tariff compliance 2025 with fats.
- Misclassifying mixtures: Use principal ingredient rule
- Ignoring refinement level: Affects duty rates
- Overlooking regional codes: E.g., EU CN vs global HS
- Skipping validation: Leads to delays/penalties
- Forgetting end-use: Edible vs industrial fats
FAQ: HS Code for Fats 2025
Answers to top searches on HS code for fats and Chapter 15.
What is the HS code for animal fat?
Animal fats are classified under 1501-1506, such as 1501.10 for lard.
What is the HS code for vegetable oil?
Vegetable oils fall under 1507-1515, like 1507 for soybean oil and 1511 for palm oil.
What are GCC 12-digit HS codes for fats 2025?
GCC countries implement 12-digit HS codes from Jan 1, 2025, for precise vegetable oil tracking.
How do 2025 changes affect HS code for fats?
US HTS becomes mandatory Sep 1, and de minimis ends Aug 29, requiring full declarations.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
Palm oil uses 1511 globally, with EU CN 2025 refining fractions.
HS code for fish oil?
Fish oils are 1504, with 1504.10 for liver oils and 1504.20 for others.
What is margarine HS code 2025?
Margarine and edible fat mixtures use 1517, unchanged in 2025.
HS code for soybean oil?
Soybean oil is classified as 1507, covering crude and refined forms.
Impact of US de minimis end on fats shipments?
All fats shipments need HS codes and full duties after Aug 29, 2025.
Resources for HS Code for Fats Compliance
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