HS Code 1521: Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured

Q: Is HS code 1521 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 1521 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 1521 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 1521?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 1521.

What is HS Code 1521

HS Code 1521 covers Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 15 (Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes), Section III. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 1521 Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured Cover?

Section III

Chapters (15) Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes

Chapter 15

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes

HS Code 1521

Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured

HS Code 152190

Waxes, other than vegetable, n.e.c. in heading no. 1521; whether or not refined or coloured

HS Code 152110

Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides); whether or not refined or coloured

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What HS Codes for Animal and Vegetable Oils Do Not Cover

Chapter 15 covers animal, vegetable, and microbial fats and oils, their cleavage products, and animal or vegetable waxes. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Pig fat or poultry fat, unrendered

Chapter 02

Cocoa butter

heading 1804

Edible mixtures of fats with other foodstuffs

Chapter 21

Sulphonated, oxidized, or chemically modified oils

Chapter 34 or 38

Glycerol (refined)

heading 2905

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Waxes HS 1521

HS Code 152110

Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides); whether or not refined or coloured

HS Code 152190

Waxes, other than vegetable, n.e.c. in heading no. 1521; whether or not refined or coloured

HS Code 1501

Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503

HS Code 1502

Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503

HS Code 1503

Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared

HS Code 1504

Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

HS Code 1505

Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)

HS Code 1506

Animal fats and oils and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, n.e.c. in chapter 15

HS Code 1507

Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

HS Code 1508

Ground nut oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 1521?

HS code 1521 covers Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured, a heading within Chapter 15 (Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 1521 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 1521 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 1521?