HS Chapter 15 — Animal/vegetable fats and oils
Harmonized System classification guide · last updated 2026-10-14
HS Chapter
Chapter number
Section
Section name
Typical duty
By subheading & market
HS headings
4-digit headings
What Chapter 15 covers
Fixed vegetable or animal fats and oils, crude or refined, and their fractions and waxes.
Common HS headings in Chapter 15
- 1501 Animal fats
- 1509 Olive oil
- 1511 Palm oil
Classification notes
Source (animal vs vegetable) and refining state drive the heading.
Frequently asked questions about HS Chapter 15
What Chapter 15 covers
Fixed vegetable or animal fats and oils, crude or refined, and their fractions and waxes.
Which products are classified under HS Chapter 15?
Common HS headings in Chapter 15 include: 1501 Animal fats; 1509 Olive oil; 1511 Palm oil.
How do I find the import duty for HS Chapter 15 goods?
Determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g., China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS Chapter 15 products?
Source (animal vs vegetable) and refining state drive the heading.