Peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
2 declarable lines
Heading 1508 covers peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. It has two declarable lines: crude oil under 1508.10.00.00 and other oil under 1508.90.00.00. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of 7.5 cents/kg.
Products in this heading
- Crude peanut oil in bulk
- Refined peanut oil for cooking
- Cold-pressed peanut oil
- Expeller-pressed peanut oil
- Peanut oil for frying
- Peanut oil fractions
- Organic peanut oil
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the peanut oil is crude or refined: crude goes to 1508.10.00.00 and other oil, including refined, goes to 1508.90.00.00.
- Whether the oil is chemically modified: chemically modified oils are not classified in heading 1508.
- Whether the product is peanut oil or another oil: heading 1508 covers only peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions.
- Whether the product is a pure oil or fraction, not a prepared food such as peanut butter.
- For fractions, whether the fraction is crude or other, to select between the two declarable lines.
Often confused with
- Heading 2008Peanut butter
Prepared nut food, not an oil.
- Heading 1507Soybean oil
Different oilseed; heading 1507 covers soybean oil.
- Heading 1509Olive oil
Different oil; heading 1509 covers olive oil.
- Heading 1516Hydrogenated peanut oil
Hydrogenated oils are in heading 1516.
- Heading 1517Margarine containing peanut oil
Margarine is a prepared edible fat under heading 1517.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for crude peanut oil?
Crude peanut oil is classified under 1508.10.00.00. Its general (MFN) rate is 7.5 cents/kg.
What is the duty on refined peanut oil?
Refined peanut oil that is not chemically modified falls under 1508.90.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 7.5 cents/kg.
How do I classify peanut oil fractions?
Peanut oil fractions are in heading 1508; crude fractions use 1508.10.00.00 and other fractions use 1508.90.00.00. Both lines have a general (MFN) rate of 7.5 cents/kg.
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.