Customs tariff code 1515.60.59.00: Solid, rohes Öl, andere, fest, in anderen Aufmachungen; flüssig
Reference data as at 21 May 2026
Customs tariff code 1515.60.59.00 covers Solid, rohes Öl, andere, fest, in anderen Aufmachungen; flüssig. The third-country duty rate is 6.4 %, plus import VAT.
1515.60.59.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 15. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 1515.60.59.00
- Third-country duty
- 6.4 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 15ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MICROBIAL FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES
- 1515Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1515.60Microbial fats and oils and their fractions
- 1515.60.59Solid, other; fluid
- 1515.60.59.00Solid, rohes Öl, andere, fest, in anderen Aufmachungen; flüssig
From HS code to customs tariff code 1515.60.59.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 6.4 % | MFN |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Georgia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Huile brute d'origine microbienne, issue de l'extraction réalisée à partir d'une micro-algue nommée Schizochytrium, destinée au secteur de l'alimentation humaine, conditionnée pour la vente en fûts de 200 litres ou containers de 1000 litres.
Notes that govern this classification
1. Zu Kapitel 15 gehören nicht: a) Schweinespeck und Schweinefett und Geflügelfett der Position 0209 (RV E1501A00); b) Kakaobutter, Kakaofett und Kakaoöl (Position 1804) (RV E1501B00); c) Lebensmittelzubereitungen mit einem Gehalt an Erzeugnissen der Position 0405 von mehr als 15 GHT (im Allgemeinen Kapitel 21) (RV E1501C00); d) Grieben (Position 2301) und Rückstände der Positionen 2304 bis 2306 (RV E1501D00); e) Fettsäuren, zubereitete Wachse, pharmazeutische Erzeugnisse, Anstrichfarben, Lacke, Seifen, zubereitete Riech-, Körperpflege- und Schönheitsmittel, sulfonierte Öle und andere Waren des Abschnitts VI (RV E1501E00); f) Faktis für von Ölen abgeleiteten Kautschuk (Position 4002) (RV E1501F00). 2. Zu Position 1509 gehört nicht Öl, das aus Oliven mit Hilfe von Lösemitteln gewonnen worden ist (Position 1510) (RV E1502000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 1515.60.59.00 cover?
Code 1515.60.59.00 covers Solid, rohes Öl, andere, fest, in anderen Aufmachungen; flüssig. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1515.60.59.00?
The third-country duty rate for 1515.60.59.00 is 6.4 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 1515.60.59.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 151560. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1515.60.59.00 have?
1515.60.59.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1515.60.59.00 sit in the tariff?
1515.60.59.00 sits in this hierarchy: 15 ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MICROBIAL FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES > 1515 Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > 151560 Microbial fats and oils and their fractions > 15156059 Solid, other; fluid. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1515.60.59.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 1515.60.59.00, for example FRBTIFR-BTI-2023-02511. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 1515.60.59.00 change?
1515.60.59.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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