HS Code 151530
6-digit classification for Castor Oil and Its Fractions, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Other fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified : Castor oil and its fractions
Also searched as: castor oil, ricinus oil, castor oil fractions, castor bean oil
Classification
How 151530 breaks down
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products
Other fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Castor oil and its fractions
Short answer
What HS code 151530 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 151530 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for castor oil and its fractions; often searched as castor oil, ricinus oil, castor oil fractions. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
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Decide
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Covered products
What products fall under HS code 151530?
Buyers sourcing castor oil and its fractions from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 151530 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 151530
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 151530 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 1515
Other HS codes under 1515
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Other fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified". If 151530 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 151530: common questions
What is HS code 151530?
HS code 151530 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Other fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified : Castor oil and its fractions". The first two digits (15) are the chapter — Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products — and digits 3-4 (1515) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 151530?
Common products classified under 151530 include castor oil, ricinus oil, castor oil fractions, castor bean oil and similar items matching castor oil and its fractions. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 151530?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 151530 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (151530) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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