International (HS 2022) · Section III
Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified
HS 151221 — Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified — sits in Chapter 15 (Animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils). Soybean oil, palm oil, olive oil, animal fats, margarine, and prepared waxes. EU importers pay MFN duty plus import VAT at the border; origin-specific trade remedies (anti-dumping, countervailing, safeguards, US Section 301) can stack on top when applicable. Classification disputes are decided by the section + chapter legal notes shown below — these are legally binding interpretation rules, not advisory text. The duty table renders live rates from authoritative tariff sources (EU TARIC, HMRC XI, USITC HTS); cross-country rows compare treatment under five tariff schedules.
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How 151221 is treated in other markets
Same 6-digit international HS base, looked up in each authority's published schedule. Click any country to switch the page to that schedule's view.
| Authority | Code published | MFN duty | VAT / GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| International (HS 2022)viewing | 151221 | — | — |
| United States (HTS) | 1512210000 | $0.056/kg | 0% |
| European Union (CN) | 151221 | — | 21% |
| United Kingdom | 151221 | — | 20% |
| Israel | 151221 | Free | 18% |
Rates compiled from USITC, EU Commission TARIC, HMRC, and Israeli Tax Authority public datasets. Verify with the official tariff before declaring.
Sibling codes under 1512
- 151211Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified
- 151219Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 151221Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified
- 151229Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Recent news affecting Chapter 15 — Animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils
Tariff changes, sanctions, FTAs, and regulatory updates that touch this product class.
EU–Uzbekistan trade pact: tariff relief and market access
The EU and Uzbekistan have signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, effective 29 April 2026. The deal establishes preferential trade terms, removes tariffs on key sectors, and creates a framework for customs cooperation. Shippers moving goods between the EU and Uzbekistan will benefit from reduced duties on eligible products, though origin rules and certificate-of-origin requirements will apply.
US delays countervailing duty ruling on fatty acids from Indonesia, Malaysia
The US Department of Commerce has postponed its preliminary countervailing duty (CVD) determinations in investigations targeting certain fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia, extending the timeline for these anti-dumping proceedings. The delay affects importers and exporters of these products, which typically fall under HS chapters covering organic chemicals and vegetable oils. Shippers moving these goods should prepare for potential duty exposure once Commerce issues its preliminary findings and subsequent final determinations.
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