Chapter 15 · Animal or vegetable fats and oils · Section 3
HS Code 1515.60
Microbial fats and oils and their fractions
Heading 1515: Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 1515.60
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1515.60.05 |
Other > Microbial fats and oils and their fractions |
3.2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 1515.60
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1515 60 59 | Solid, other; fluid | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1515 60 60 | For technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1515 60 11 | For technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1515 60 91 | Solid, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1515 60 51 | Solid, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1515 60 99 | Solid, other; fluid | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1515 60 00 | Microbial fats and oils and their fractions | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 1515.60
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1515 60 00 00 | Microbial fats and oils and their fractions | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 11 00 | For technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 51 00 | Solid, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1|kg | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 59 00 | Solid, other; fluid | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 60 00 | For technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 91 00 | Solid, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1|kg | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 91 10 | Arachidonic acid oil | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 91 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 99 00 | Solid, other; fluid | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 99 10 | Arachidonic acid oil | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 99 20 | Microbial oil, refined or semi-refined, but not chemically modified, containing by weight in the form of triglycerides: -35 % or more but not more than 70 % of arachidonic acid -not more than 3 % by weight of docosahexaenoic acid | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1515 60 99 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 1515
The subheadings immediately before and after 1515.60 in chapter 15.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 1515.60.
What is HS code 1515.60?
HS code 1515.60 covers: Microbial fats and oils and their fractions. It belongs to chapter 15 (Animal or vegetable fats and oils) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 1515.60?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 3.2%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 1515.60?
The UK extends 1515.60 to 12 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 1515600000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.