Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils — HTS 1515
Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Chapter 15 › Heading 1515
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1515 is a broad product category for certain fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils, including jojoba oil, and their fractions. “Fixed” means oils and fats that do not readily evaporate, unlike essential oils. The heading can cover products whether they are crude or refined, but generally excludes oils or fractions that have been chemically modified.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS number, follow the subheadings that distinguish the product by its source or type of oil, and sometimes by whether it is a fraction or another stated form. Confirm the product’s composition, processing, and intended classification against the current HTSUS descriptions and notes; a customs broker may be needed for borderline products.
What to check
- Identify the exact plant, seed, nut, algae, or microbial source, and keep product specifications or a certificate of analysis.
- Check whether the item is a single oil, a fraction, or a blend; do not assume a trade name determines classification.
- Confirm that processing was limited to refining or similar treatment and did not chemically modify the oil.
- Read the complete 8-digit subheading and any relevant chapter, section, and subheading notes before filing.
- Compare the product description, composition, and presentation with official HTSUS text; seek broker or binding-ruling guidance if the fit is unclear.
HTS heading 1515 summary
Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils is a 4-digit product category containing 7 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1515.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1515.11.00.00 👉 | Crude oil | 6.3¢/kg | Free | 9.9¢/kg |
| 1515.19.00.00 👉 | Other | 6.3¢/kg | Free | 9.9¢/kg |
| 1515.21.00.00 👉 | Crude oil | 3.4% | Free | 20% |
| 1515.29.00 👉 | Other | 3.4% | Free | 20% |
| 1515.30.00.00 👉 | Castor oil and its fractions | Free | — | 6.6¢/kg |
| 1515.50.00.00 👉 | Sesame oil and its fractions | 0.68¢/kg | Free | 6.6¢/kg |
| 1515.60.05.00 👉 | Microbial fats and oils and their fractions | 3.2% | Free | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1515?
Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.