U.S. imports of Fixed Vegetable Oils & Fats, NESOI (Refined or Not, Not Chemically Modified) (HS 151590) totaled $101.9M in August 2026, imported from 88 countries.
Importers of Fixed Vegetable Oils & Fats, NESOI (Refined or Not, Not Chemically Modified) paid $6.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataA catch-all for fixed vegetable oils not covered by more specific headings, this group spans commercially diverse products including nut oils (1515902100), jojoba oil (1515906000), hemp oil (1515908110), and other fixed vegetable fats and oils (1515908190). Jojoba — technically a liquid wax rather than a triglyceride oil — is a key cosmetic emollient classified here, while hemp oil has grown in commercial significance following the 2018 Farm Bill's hemp legalization. Mexico, Spain, and Italy lead US supply, reflecting their respective strengths in jojoba cultivation, olive-adjacent nut oils, and specialty botanical oils. FDA oversight applies to food-use products in this group, and hemp oil importers should be prepared to document THC content compliance.
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1.2K import shipments a month
Hemp oil imports must be accompanied by documentation demonstrating that the product is derived from industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) with a THC concentration at or below the federal threshold. USDA and FDA have overlapping jurisdiction depending on intended use — food-grade hemp seed oil falls under FDA, while agricultural hemp inputs may involve USDA APHIS. A certificate of analysis from an accredited laboratory confirming THC levels is essential, and consulting a licensed customs broker familiar with hemp trade is strongly advised.
Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) produces a liquid wax ester rather than a true triglyceride oil, but the HS nomenclature and US tariff schedule place it within the fixed vegetable oils heading (1515906000) based on its botanical origin and commercial use as a vegetable-derived emollient. This classification is well-established and should not be confused with the wax headings in Chapter 27 or 34, which cover mineral and animal waxes.
Subheading 1 of 8 in heading 1515
Subheading 151590 · $101.9M of $129.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$101.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$28.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.1B of Fixed Vegetable Oils & Fats, NESOI (Refined or Not, Not Chemically Modified) and exported $215.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1515908140 | Avocado Oil, NESOI | $65.2M | 5.10% | 55.32% | $3.3M |
| 1515908185 | Fixed Vegetable Fats & Oils Nt Chem Modified NESOI | $15.2M | 9.05% | 72.37% | $1.4M |
| 1515908120 | Avocado Oil, Organic | $8.9M | 2.13% | 17.21% | $190K |
| 1515902100 | Nut Oils | $7.1M | 9.53% | 95.34% | $675K |
| 1515908110 | Hemp Oil NESOI Wether/Nt Refined Nt Chem Modified | $2.5M | 8.92% | 88.71% | $227K |
| 1515906000 | Jojoba Oil Whether or not Refined Nt Chem Modified | $2.0M | 4.07% | 33.25% | $83K |
| 1515908175 | Fixed Vegetbl Fats & Oils Nt Chem Modified, Organic | $885K | 15.20% | 100.00% | $135K |
| 1515908190 | Fixed Vegetable Fats & Oils NESOI Nt Chem Modified | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1515908100 | Fixed Vegetable Fats/Oils, NESOI, Not Chem Modified | $27.1M |
| 1515906000 | Jojoba Oil Whether or not Refined Nt Chem Modified | $1.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Spain together supply 69% of it. Peru pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 1.0%.
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rate provision · imports
41.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.90% of imports for consumption.