Import trade restrictions for 1516300000 80
This table contains information on trade restrictions for the import of goods into the EU and the EU into third countries. The table contains information on trade restrictions which are imposed due to customs unions, preferences, tariff quotas, customs unions, veterinary controls, third country duties and non-preferential tariff quotas.
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan JO | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina BA | 01-01-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| North Macedonia MK | 01-01-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Occupied palestinian Territory PS | 01-01-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2027 | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) 2027 | 01-01-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Ukraine UA | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Ecuador EC | 01-01-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Singapore SG | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
XS | Serbia XS | 01-02-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Japan JP | 01-02-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Chile CL | 01-02-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Peru PE | 01-03-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Lebanon LB | 01-04-2006 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Albania AL | 01-04-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Montenegro ME | 01-05-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| New Zealand NZ | 01-05-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Mexico MX | 01-07-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-07-2016 | 0 % | Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms 117 |
| Colombia CO | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2200 | Central America 2200 | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Viet Nam VN | 01-08-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| South Africa ZA | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Armenia AM | 10-10-2026 – 11-10-2028 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Israel IL | 16-05-2023 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Canada CA | 21-09-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods 1006 | 21-09-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Singapore SG | 21-11-2019 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Belarus BY | 20-07-2025 | 50 % | Additional duties 695 | |
| Russian Federation RU | 20-07-2025 | 50 % | Additional duties 695 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 20-07-2025 | 50 % with Y155, otherwise 0 % | Additional duties 695 |
| San Marino SM | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 | |
2005 | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) 2005 | 01-01-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Moldova, Republic of MD | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| United Kingdom GB | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2080 | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) 2080 | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Ghana GH | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Egypt EG | 01-06-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Andorra AD | 01-07-1991 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) KR | 01-07-2011 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Kenya KE | 01-07-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Georgia GE | 01-09-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Morocco MA | 01-10-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 2 EUR | Union handling fee 800 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 3 EUR | Low-value consignment customs duty 107 |
| Ivory Coast CI | 02-12-2019 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2000 | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part. 2000 | 03-10-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Cameroon CM | 04-08-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1035 | SADC EPA 1035 | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1034 | Eastern and Southern Africa States 1034 | 14-05-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Ghana GH | 15-12-2016 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Solomon Islands SB | 17-05-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Papua New Guinea PG | 20-12-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Fiji FJ | 28-07-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1033 | CARIFORUM 1033 | 29-12-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Samoa WS | 31-12-2018 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 21-05-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control - waste 755 |
| Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 762 | |
| Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 760 |
Explanation of trade restrictions
Erga Omnes means "for all".
Third countries are countries that are not part of the EU.
GSP means "Generalised System of Preferences".
GSP Plus means "Generalised System of Preferences Plus".
European Economic Area (EEA) means all EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
OCTs stands for "Overseas Countries and Territories". They are countries and territories that are not part of the EU. More information
CARIFORUM is a regional economic integration organisation comprising 15 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries and the Dominican Republic.
SADC EPA stands for "Southern African Development Community - Economic Partnership Agreement".
Duty means "customs duties".
Estimate the import cost for 151630
- Customs value €1,000.00
- No third-country duty is recorded for this origin.
- Additional duties 0 % to 50 %, depending on the producer or certificate not included
- Import VAT 19 % €190.00
- Total €1,190.00
Specific duties (per kg, per item) and rates that depend on the producer are not in the total.
May be lower under conditions:
- Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms: 0 %
Documents and checks for Norway
An estimate only. The customs value is the price including transport and insurance to the EU border. Excise duties, other fees and producer-specific anti-dumping rates are not included. Preferential rates need valid proof of origin. Country groups and exclusions: TARIC, as of November 2026.
Export measures for 1516300000
What applies when these goods leave the EU: export controls, dual-use and other authorisations, bans per destination and the supplementary unit of the export declaration.
| Destination | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 21-05-2026 | Document required banned without it | Export control - Waste 751 |
History
Duty rates and measures for this code over time (yearly snapshots).
Preferential rules of origin for 1516300000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
EU-Moldova DCFTA · Moldova
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention · Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Switzerland, Türkiye
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 2 used are wholly obtained, and all the vegetable materials used are wholly obtained. However, materials of headings 1507, 1508, 1511 and 1513 may be used
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 20 per cent of the ex-works price of the product [5]
EPA CARIFORUM
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which: – all the materials of Chapter 2 used must be wholly obtained; – all the vegetable materials used must be wholly obtained. However, materials of headings 1507, 1508, 1511 and 1513 may be used
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared: fats and oils and their fractions of hydrogenated castor oil, so called "opal wax" / or: Manufacture from materials classified in a heading other than that of the product
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, interesterified, reesterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 2 used must be wholly obtained; all the vegetable materials used must be wholly obtained. However, materials of headings 1507, 1508, 1511 and 1513 may be used
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared: – fats and oils and their fractions of hydrogenated castor oil, so called ‘opal wax’ / or: Manufacture from materials classified in a heading other than that of the product
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared: fats and oils and their fractions of hydrogenated castor oil, so called ‘opal wax’ / or: Manufacture from materials classified in a heading other than that of the product
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter , other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product, in which the weight of all the materials of Chapter 4 used does not exceed 40 % of the weight of the final product
EU-Israel Association Agreement · Israel
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, re-esterified, whether or not refined but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which all the animal and vegetable materials used must be wholly obtained
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which: – all the materials of Chapter 2 used are wholly obtained, and – all the vegetable materials used are wholly obtained. However, materials of headings 1507, 1508, 1511 and 1513 may be used
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
CTH CC CTH
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which: – all the materials of Chapter 2 used are wholly obtained, and – all the vegetable materials of chapter 7, 8, 10, 15 and 23 used are wholly obtained. However, materials of headings 1507, 1508, 1511 and 1513 may be used
EU-Central America Association Agreement
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 02 used are wholly obtained, and all the vegetable materials used are wholly obtained. However, materials of headings 1507 and 1508 may be used
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 2 used must be wholly obtained, all the vegetable materials used must be wholly obtained. However, materials of headings Nos 1507, 1508, 1511 and 1513 may be used
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized, whether or not refined, but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which: - all the materials of Chapter 2 used must be wholly obtained; - all the vegetable materials used must be wholly obtained. However, materials of headings 1507, 1508, 1511 and 1513 may be used
EPA SADC · South Africa
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter–esterified, re–esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 2 used must be wholly obtained; all the vegetable materials used must be wholly obtained. However, materials of headings 1507, 1508, 1511 and 1513 may be used
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter , other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EU-Viet Nam FTA · Vietnam
animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared; margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter , other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516; and / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 1516300000
Notes to chapter 15
Notes 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) pig fat or poultry fat of heading 0209; (b) cocoa butter, fat and oil (heading 1804); (c) edible preparations containing by weight more than 15 % of the products of heading 0405 (generally, Chapter 21); (d) greaves (heading 2301) or residues of headings 2304 to 2306; (e) fatty acids, prepared waxes, medicaments, paints, varnishes, soap, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, sulphonated oils or other goods of Section VI; or (f) factice derived from oils (heading 4002). 2. Heading 1509 does not apply to oils obtained from olives by solvent extraction (heading 1510). 3. Heading 1518 does not cover fats or oils or their fractions, merely denatured, which are to be classified in the heading appropriate to the corresponding undenatured fats and oils and their fractions. 4. Soap-stocks, oil foots and dregs, stearin pitch, glycerol pitch and wool grease residues fall in heading 1522. Subheading notes 1. For the purposes of subheading 1509 30, virgin olive oil has a free acidity expressed as oleic acid not exceeding 2,0 g/ 100 g and can be distinguished from the other virgin olive oil categories according to the characteristics indicated in the Codex Alimentarius Standard 33-1981. 2. For the purposes of subheadings 1514 11 and 1514 19, the expression ‘low-erucic-acid rape or colza oil’ means the fixed oil which has an erucic acid content of less than 2 % by weight. Additional notes 1. For the purposes of subheadings 1507 10, 1508 10, 1510 10 00, 1511 10, 1512 11, 1512 21, 1513 11, 1513 21, 1514 11, 1514 91, 1515 11, 1515 21, 1515 50 11, 1515 50 19, 1515 90 21, 1515 90 29, 1515 90 40 to 1515 90 59 and 1518 00 31 : (a) fixed vegetable oils, fluid or solid, obtained by pressure, are to be considered as ‘crude’ if they have undergone no other processing than: — decantation within the normal time limits, — centrifugation or filtration, provided that, in order to separate the oils from their solid constituents, only mechanical force, such as gravity, pressure or centrifugal force, has been employed (excluding any absorption filtering process or any other physical or chemical process); (b) fixed vegetable oils, fluid or solid, obtained by extraction are to continue to be considered as ‘crude’ when they cannot be distinguished, by their colour, odour or taste, nor by recognised special analytical properties, from vegetable oils and fats obtained by pressure; (c) the expression ‘crude oils’ is to be taken to extend to degummed soya-bean oil and to cotton-seed oil from which the gossypol has been removed. 2. A. Headings 1509 and 1510 cover only oils derived solely from the treatment of olives and having the characteristics, with regard to the content of fatty acids and sterols, which are referred to in Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104 (191). Their presence can be determined using methods no. 6 (COI/T.20/Doc. No 33 (Determination of fatty acid methyl esters by gas chromatography)) and no. 8 (COI/T.20/Doc. No 26 (Determination of the composition and content of sterols, triterpenic dialcohols and aliphatic alcohols by capillary gas chromatography)) set out in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2105 (198) . Headings 1509 and 1510 do not cover chemically altered olive oil (in particular re-esterified olive oil) and mixtures of olive oil with other oils. The presence of re-esterified olive oil is ascertained using the method no. 3 (COI/T.20/Doc. No 23 (Determination of the percentage of 2-glyceryl monopalmitate)) set out in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2105. B. Subheadings 1509 20 00, 1509 30 00 and 1509 40 00 cover only the olive oils defined in points 1, 2 and 3 below, obtained solely by mechanical or other physical means under conditions which do not lead to the modification of the oil, and which have not undergone any treatment other than washing, decantation, centrifugation or filtration. Olive oils obtained using solvents, chemical or biochemical reagents, or re-esterification processes, as well as any mixtures with oils of other kinds, are excluded from these subheadings. 1. For the purposes of subheading 1509 20 00, ‘extra virgin olive oil’ means olive oil having the characteristics of olive oils of category 1 as set out in Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104. 2. Subheading 1509 30 00 covers virgin olive oils which have the characteristics of olive oils of category 2 as set out in Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104. 3. For the purposes of subheading 1509 40 00, covers virgin olive oils which have the characteristics of olive oils of category 3 as set out in Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104. C. Subheading 1509 90 00 covers olive oil obtained by the treatment of olive oils of subheadings 1509 20 00, 1509 30 00 and 1509 40 00, whether or not blended with extra virgin olive oil or virgin olive oil, and having the characteristics of olive oils of categories 4 and 5 as set out in Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104. D. For the purposes of subheading 1510 10 00, ‘crude olive pomace oil’ means oils with the characteristics of olive oils of category 6 as set out in Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104. E. Subheading 1510 90 00 covers oils obtained by the treatment of oils of subheading 1510 10 00, whether or not blended with extra virgin olive oil or virgin olive oil, and oils not having the characteristics of the oils referred to in points B, C and D of this additional note. Oils of this subheading must have the characteristics of the olive oils of categories 7 and 8 as set out in Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104. 3. Subheadings 1522 00 31 and 1522 00 39 do not cover: (a) residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances containing oil having an iodine index, determined in accordance with the ISO 3961 method, lower than 70 or higher than 100; (b) residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances containing oil having an iodine index higher than 70 or lower than 100, of which the peak area representing the retention volume of apparent betasitosterol (91), determined in accordance with method no. 8 (COI/T.20/Doc. No 26 (Determination of the composition and content of sterols, triterpenic dialcohols and aliphatic alcohols by capillary gas chromatography)) set out in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2105, is less than 93,0 % of the total sterol peak areas. 4. The analytical methods for the determination of the characteristics of the products referred to above are those laid down in the Annexes to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2105. 5. Food preparations made from products of Chapter 15 presented in measured doses, such as capsules, tablets, pastilles and pills, intended for use as food supplements, are excluded from this Chapter. The essential character of a food supplement is not only given by its ingredients, but also by its specific form of presentation revealing its function as a food supplement, since it determines the dosage, the way in which it is absorbed and the place where it is supposed to become active. Such food preparations are to be classified under heading 2106 insofar as they are not specified or included elsewhere.
Notes to section III
ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MICROBIAL FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES
Other explanatory notes for the chapter
Additional note 1(a) The fluid fraction of vegetable oils obtained by separating off the solid phase, for example, by cooling, use of organic solvents, surfactants, etc., cannot be considered as crude oils.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
EU trade in 2025 for 151630
- Extra-EU imports
- €1M
- 15 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €7.5M
Top origin countries by import value
Norway €353.4K
United States €308.5K
China €303.1K
Taiwan €32.7K
Switzerland €3.1K
CN8 codes below this code: 2. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
Tariff changes for 151630 since 2016
- Jan 2022 3 codes Code added
Month-by-month comparison of the European Commission’s TARIC extractions. Seasonal entry prices left out.
UK import duty for 151630
- 10%
- 12%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 %
- Belgium 21 % maybe 6 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 % maybe 5 %
- Czechia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 % maybe 13.5 %
- France 20 % maybe 5.5 %
- Germany 19 % maybe 7 %
- Greece 24 % maybe 13 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 % maybe 10 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 % maybe 3 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 % maybe 9 %
- Poland 23 % maybe 5 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 % maybe 11 %
- Slovakia 23 % maybe 19 %
- Slovenia 22 % maybe 9.5 %
- Spain 21 % maybe 10 %
- Sweden 25 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 151630 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Microbial fats and oils and their fractions", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 1516300000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Microbial fats and oils and their fractions", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Microbial fats and oils and their fractions".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Microbial fats and oils and their fractions" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Microbial fats and oils and their fractions" is 1516300000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Microbial fats and oils and their fractions".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 15 was selected for animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 16 refers to Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 30 refers to Microbial fats and oils and their fractions.
HS Code tree structure
1500000000 80
Chapter ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MICROBIAL FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES
1516000000 80
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
1516100000 80
- Animal fats and oils and their fractions
1516101000 80
- - In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg
1516101010 80
- - - Of fish and of marine mammals
1516101090 80
- - - Other
1516109000 80
- - Other
1516109010 80
- - - Of fish and of marine mammals
1516109090 80
- - - Other
1516200000 80
- Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions
1516201000 80
- - Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax'
1516209100 10
- - Other
1516209100 80
- - - In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg
1516209500 10
- - - Other
1516209500 80
- - - - Colza, linseed, rapeseed, sunflower-seed, illipe, karite, makore, touloucouna or babassu oils, for technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption
1516209600 10
- - - - Other
1516209600 80
- - - - - Groundnut, cotton-seed, soya-bean or sunflower-seed oils; other oils containing less than 50 % by weight of free fatty acids and excluding palm kernel, illipe, coconut, colza, rapeseed or copaiba oils
1516209800 80
- - - - - Other
1516209821 10
- - - - - - Blends containing by weight more than 20% of fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and/or paraffinic gasoil obtained from synthesis and/or hydro-treatment, of non-fossil origin
1516209821 80
- - - - - - - Consigned from Canada
1516209829 80
- - - - - - - Other
1516209833 80
- - - - - - Blends containing by weight 20% or less of fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and/or paraffinic gasoil obtained from synthesis and/or hydro-treatment, of non-fossil origin
1516209880 80
- - - - - - Other
1516300000 80
- Microbial fats and oils and their fractions
1516309100 80
- - In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg
1516309800 80
- - Other