Heading 1507

Soybean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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Heading 1507 covers soybean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. It is split first between crude oil and other soybean oil, with other oil further split by pharmaceutical grade use and by refined state.

Products in this heading

  • Crude soybean oil
  • Degummed soybean oil
  • Once-refined soybean oil
  • Fully refined soybean oil
  • Bleached soybean oil
  • Deodorized soybean oil
  • Pharmaceutical grade soybean oil for intravenous fat emulsions
  • Soybean oil fractions

How to choose the right subheading

  • Whether the soybean oil is crude or is an other soybean oil line.
  • For other soybean oil, whether it is pharmaceutical grade meeting FDA requirements for intravenous fat emulsions and valued over $5/kg.
  • For other non-pharmaceutical soybean oil, whether it is once-refined or fully refined, washed, bleached or deodorized.
  • Whether the oil has been chemically modified or further prepared, which moves it out of heading 1507.

Often confused with

  • Hydrogenated soybean oil

    Hydrogenated oils are further processed and are not covered by heading 1507.

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  • Margarine made with soybean oil

    Margarine is an edible preparation and is classified outside this oil heading.

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  • Canola or rapeseed oil

    Rapeseed and colza oils are classified in a different heading.

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  • Palm oil

    Palm oil comes from a different plant source and has its own heading.

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  • Peanut oil

    Peanut oil is a separate vegetable oil heading.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for crude soybean oil?

Crude soybean oil, whether or not degummed, is classified under 1507.10.00.00 and carries a general (MFN) rate of 19.1%.

What is the duty on once-refined soybean oil?

Once-refined soybean oil is classified under 1507.90.40.20 and carries a general (MFN) rate of 19.1%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.

All lines in heading 1507

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