Fixed Vegetable Fats and Oils, Not Chemically Modified (NESOI)

Hemp seed oil derived from the seeds of Cannabis sativa with THC content within legal limits is classified under HTS 1515908110. Importers must ensure the product complies with USDA and DEA requirements for hemp-derived products, including documentation of THC content. FDA oversight applies for food or dietary supplement uses. Given the evolving regulatory landscape for hemp products, consulting a licensed customs broker and legal counsel familiar with hemp import compliance is strongly recommended.

For oils not covered by the dedicated lines for jojoba (1515906000), nut oils (1515902100), or hemp (1515908110), importers should classify under the residual fixed vegetable fats line (1515908190) and support the entry with a supplier certificate of analysis identifying the botanical source, extraction method, and confirmation that no chemical modification has occurred. CBP may request additional documentation for unfamiliar botanical oils, so a binding ruling request can provide classification certainty for novel specialty oils.