Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (heading 1514): importing markets
HS 1514 covers rape, colza and mustard oil and their fractions, refined or not, but not chemically modified. In 2025 the United States (USD 3.09…
Published on 10 November 2026Updated on 10 November 2026
HS 1514 covers rape, colza and mustard oil and their fractions, refined or not, but not chemically modified. In 2025 the United States (USD 3.09 billion), China (USD 1.88 billion) and the Netherlands (USD 1.07 billion) were the largest importers declared in UN Comtrade. For an exporter from Spain, the subheading and the destination decide the duty and the paperwork.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 10 November 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1514
- Chapter
- 15 · Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
- Subheadings
- 6
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,092,411,499 |
| China | 1,877,609,968 |
| Netherlands | 1,066,294,523 |
| Norway | 607,254,008 |
| Belgium | 542,466,440 |
| Germany | 482,309,394 |
| Mexico | 335,935,487 |
| Italy | 319,174,405 |
| Spain | 289,732,979 |
| Poland | 256,430,783 |
| Sweden | 255,802,162 |
| France | 226,814,294 |
| Austria | 219,991,916 |
| South Korea | 185,857,446 |
| Israel | 156,470,000 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 10 November 2026
What to know before exporting HS 1514
HS 1514 is the heading for rape, colza and mustard oil and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. It sits in chapter 15, which groups fats and oils of animal, vegetable or microbial origin. The heading has 6 subheadings, so the first step is to classify the product at that level.
The subheading matters because duties, quotas and documents are set at that level, not for the heading as a whole. Whether the oil is crude or refined, and its erucic acid profile, are the product traits to define before looking up any destination. Your customs agent or the binding tariff information of your tax authority can confirm the classification.
The import table shows a market led by the United States and China, followed by a block of European buyers: the Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden, France and Austria. Mexico, South Korea and Israel complete the top 15. These figures are imports declared by each country from the world, not purchases from Spain.
For a company exporting from Spain, the duty depends on the subheading, the destination and the agreement in force between the EU and that country. It is consulted in Access2Markets, which also lists the import requirements and rules of origin for each market. Within the EU single market there are no customs duties, but sales are still documented for VAT and statistical purposes.
Requirements for food products, such as labelling, contaminant limits or health documentation, are set by each destination and can differ even between neighbouring markets. Check them for the specific country before quoting. The importer can also tell you which documents the local customs authority will ask for.
A practical order of work: fix the subheading, shortlist two or three destinations from the table, check duty and requirements for each in Access2Markets, and only then build the price. Countries report with a delay, so 2025 is the latest consolidated period and may be revised.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 10 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
What does HS 1514 cover?
HS 1514 covers rape, colza and mustard oil and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. Oils that have been chemically modified, for example hydrogenated or esterified, are classified elsewhere in chapter 15 or in other chapters.
Which countries import the most rapeseed and mustard oil under HS 1514?
By imports declared to UN Comtrade for 2025, the United States ranks first with USD 3.09 billion, followed by China with USD 1.88 billion and the Netherlands with USD 1.07 billion. These are total imports from all origins, not purchases from Spain.
Where can a Spanish exporter check the duty for HS 1514?
In Access2Markets, the European Commission portal. The duty depends on the 6-digit subheading, the destination country and the trade agreement between the EU and that country. Within the EU single market no customs duty applies.
Do I need to know the subheading before looking for buyers?
Yes. HS 1514 has 6 subheadings, and duties, documents and statistics are tied to the subheading. Classifying the product first avoids quoting with the wrong duty and makes market data comparable.
Are the import figures final for 2025?
They are the latest consolidated data, but countries report with a delay. Some figures can be revised, so use them to rank markets and not as exact amounts for a business plan.
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