Cold-Pressed Crude Groundnut Oil
Crude oil obtained by cold-pressing raw groundnuts without heat or solvents, retaining natural impurities. Fits HTS 1508.10.00.00 as unrefined peanut oil. Ideal for high-quality refining or cosmetic applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If filtered or winterized
Any physical refining steps beyond crude extraction move it to 'other' fractions.
If used in margarine production
Blended or modified for shortening uses classified under prepared edible fats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing method certification to distinguish from solvent-extracted crude oil
• Label containers clearly as 'crude' to prevent reclassification during inspection
• Check for aflatoxin contamination common in peanuts; provide test certificates
Related Products under HTS 1508.10.00.00
Crude Peanut Oil
Unrefined peanut oil extracted from groundnuts through pressing or solvent extraction, containing impurities and free fatty acids. Classified under HTS 1508.10.00.00 as crude peanut oil not chemically modified. Used primarily for further refining into edible oil.
Expeller-Pressed Crude Peanut Oil
Crude peanut oil produced via mechanical expeller pressing of groundnut kernels, unrefined with meal residues. Classified in 1508.10.00.00 for crude peanut oil. Common feedstock for food and industrial oil production.
Solvent-Extracted Crude Arachis Oil
Crude arachis (peanut) oil extracted using hexane solvent from groundnut cake, degummed minimally. HTS 1508.10.00.00 covers this unrefined form. Widely used in edible oil refineries.
Unfiltered Crude Groundnut Oil
Freshly pressed crude groundnut oil with visible particulates and foots, not filtered. Falls under HTS 1508.10.00.00 as crude peanut oil. Requires settling before further processing.
Bulk Crude Peanut Kernel Oil
Crude oil from peanut kernels, mechanically pressed without refinement, stored in bulk. HTS 1508.10.00.00 for crude peanut oil imports. Essential raw material for frying oil production.