Customs tariff code 1515.90: Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their…
Reference data as at 21 May 2026
Customs tariff code 1515.90 covers Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, andere. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
1515.90 is HS subheading 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
- 1515.90
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 8
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
- 1515.90Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, andere
From HS code to customs tariff code 1515.90
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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'abricot, destinée à la fabrication de bougies parfumées, conditionnée en bouteille ou en vrac.
Huile d'avocat brute, conditionnée en vrac (cuve de 200 litres), destinée au marché de l'alimentaire et de la cosmétique.
Crambe oil met onder meer de volgende kenmerken: - in de vorm van een geelbruine vloeistof; - een ruwe plantaardige olie; - aangeboden in bulk; - wordt –volgens opgave- toegepast in de bio-olie chemie en cosmetica industrie.
Angaben des Antragstellers: Zusammensetzung: Mafura Butter, auch bekannt als Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter oder Natal Mahogany Butter. Hierbei handelt es sich um ein Pflanzenöl, das durch Pressung der Samen des Baumes Trichilia Emetica gewonnen wird. Nicht raffiniert, kaltgepresst. Die Beschaffenheit von Mafura Butter schwankt mit der Herkunft der Ware. Mafura Butter aus Mosambik oder Südafrika ist bei Raumtemperatur fest. Bei Herkunft aus Zimbabwe kann Mafura Butter bei Raumtemperatur auch flüssig sein. Verwendung: Mafura Butter dient als Rohstoff zur Kosmetikherstellung oder als Rohstoff zur Seifenherstellung. Zum menschlichen Verzehr ist Mafura Butter nicht geeignet. Handelsübliche Maßeinheit: Mindestabnahmemenge ist 1 Kg. Zur Begutachtung lag keine Warenprobe vor. Befund: Nach den Angaben des Antragstellers liegt rohe Mafura Butter, ein pflanzliches Fett oder Öl, vor. Andere pflanzliche Fette und fette Öle (einschließlich Jojobaöl) sowie deren Fraktionen, auch raffiniert, jedoch nicht chemisch modifiziert: andere: rohe Fette und Öle.
Huile de Kukui, fluide et transparente, extraite des graines du bancoulier par pression mécanique, filtrée, raffinée (élimination des acides gras) plusieurs fois, décantée, et stabilisée par ajout de vitamines (A, C et E), destinée a des applications cosmétiques et non alimentaires, conditionnée en emballage de 10 à 210 kg de contenance.
Huile d'argan raffinée, non hydrogénée, en tonnelet de 20kgs.
HUILE BRUTE, DE COULEUR MARRON CLAIR, CORRESPONDANT À DE L'HUILE DE KARANJA ET DESTINÉE À LA FABRICATION D'ENGRAIS POUR L'AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE.
HUILE BRUTE, DE COULEUR MARRON CLAIR, CORRESPONDANT À DE L'HUILE DE NEEM ET DESTINÉE À LA FABRICATION D'ENGRAIS POUR L'AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE.
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
- 1515.90.11Tung oil; jojoba and oiticica oils; myrtle wax and Japan wax; their fractions
- 1515.90.21For technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption
- 1515.90.29Other
- 1515.90.31For technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption
- 1515.90.39Other
- 1515.90.40For technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption
- 1515.90.51Solid, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg
- 1515.90.59Solid, other; fluid
- 1515.90.60For technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption
- 1515.90.91Solid, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg
- 1515.90.99Solid, other; fluid
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 1515.90 cover?
Code 1515.90 covers Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, andere. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1515.90?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 1515.90. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 1515.90?
The first six digits form the HS code: 151590. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1515.90 have?
1515.90 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1515.90 sit in the tariff?
1515.90 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. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1515.90?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 1515.90, for example FR-RTC-2015-006958. 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 1515.90 change?
1515.90 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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