Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions › Elaidinised, palm stearin with an iodine value not exceeding 48
1516.20.61 — Crude
Dạng thô
Unit: kg/lít (kg/liter)
HS code 15162061 covers crude under heading 1516 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared), Chapter 15. The MFN import duty is 25%; the lowest FTA rate is 0% under ASEAN - China (ACFTA) (C/O form E required). VAT: 8/10%. Unit of quantity: kg/liter.
MFN import duty
25%
Lowest FTA
0%
ASEAN - China (ACFTA)
VAT
8/10%
Excise / Env. tax
—
Not subject
Import duty comparison across FTA schedules
Full table with legal documents & effective dates
| Tax / Schedule | Rate | Document | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferential import duty (MFN) | 25% | 26/2023/NĐ-CP | 15/07/2023 |
| Ordinary import duty | 37.5% | 15/2023/QĐ-TTg | 15/07/2023 |
| ASEAN (ATIGA)(2026) | 0% | 126/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| ASEAN - China (ACFTA) | 0% | 118/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| ASEAN - Japan (AJCEP)(01/04/2026 - 31/3/2027) | 0% | 120/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| Vietnam - Japan (VJEPA)(1/4/2026 - 31/3/2027) | 0% | 124/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| ASEAN - Korea (AKFTA) | 0%excl. MY, PH | 119/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| ASEAN - Australia/New Zealand (AANZFTA) | 0% | 121/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| ASEAN - India (AIFTA)(01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026) | 0% | 122/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| Vietnam - Korea (VKFTA)(2026) | 0% | 125/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| Vietnam - Chile (VCFTA)(2026) | 0% | 112/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| Vietnam - Eurasian Economic Union (VN-EAEU)(2026) | 0% | 113/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| CPTPP Agreement(2026) | 4,5; M: 6,8% | 115/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| ASEAN - Hong Kong (AHKFTA)(2026) | 5% | 123/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| Vietnam - EU (EVFTA)(2026) | 9% | 116/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| Vietnam - UK (UKVFTA)(2026) | 9% | 117/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| Vietnam - Laos | 0% | 206/2025/NĐ-CP | 15/07/2025 |
| Vietnam - Israel (VIFTA)(2026) | 14,3% | 131/2024/NĐ-CP | 15/10/2024 |
| RCEP - Group A (ASEAN)(2026) | 12,5% | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| RCEP - Group B (China)(2026) | 12,5% | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| RCEP - Group C (Korea)(2026) | 12,5% | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| RCEP - Group D (Japan)(2026) | 13,6% | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| RCEP - Group E (Australia)(2026) | 12,5% | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
| RCEP - Group F (New Zealand)(2026) | 12,5% | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | 30/12/2022 |
FTA schedules are cut annually: the rate shown applies to the period in brackets, per the decree's appendix.
FTA duty phase-down
Upcoming reductions for this code — the new rate takes effect on this site automatically on the effective date.
- ASEAN - Hong Kong (AHKFTA)5% (2026)0%from 01/01/2027
- CPTPP Agreement4,5; M: 6,8 (2026)2,2; M: 4,5from 01/01/2027…continues per the schedule — see the decree annex
- RCEP - Group A (ASEAN)12,5% (2026)10%from 01/01/2027…continues per the schedule — see the decree annex
- RCEP - Group B (China)12,5% (2026)10%from 01/01/2027…continues per the schedule — see the decree annex
- RCEP - Group C (Korea)12,5% (2026)10%from 01/01/2027…continues per the schedule — see the decree annex
- RCEP - Group D (Japan)13,6% (2026)11,4%from 01/01/2027…continues per the schedule — see the decree annex
- RCEP - Group E (Australia)12,5% (2026)10%from 01/01/2027…continues per the schedule — see the decree annex
- RCEP - Group F (New Zealand)12,5% (2026)10%from 01/01/2027…continues per the schedule — see the decree annex
- Vietnam - EU (EVFTA)9% (2026)6,8%from 01/01/2027…continues per the schedule — see the decree annex
- Vietnam - Israel (VIFTA)14,3% (2026)10,7%from 01/01/2027…continues per the schedule — see the decree annex
- Vietnam - UK (UKVFTA)9% (2026)6,8%from 01/01/2027…continues per the schedule — see the decree annex
Only the steps present in the data (each schedule's next period) are shown. A schedule not reaching 0% here does not mean it stops — the full schedule is in the decree annex.
VAT · Excise tax · Environmental protection tax
| Tax / Schedule | Rate | Document | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value added tax (VAT) | 8/10% | 181/2025/NĐ-CP | 01/07/2025 |
Rules of origin by FTA
To claim an FTA rate the goods must meet the origin criterion below AND carry a valid C/O — the right HS code alone is not enough.
- Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions:
RVC(40), or CC, or no change in tariff classification required, provided that the product is produced by a refining process
RVC(40) hoặc CC hoặc không yêu cầu chuyển đổi mã số hàng hoá với điều kiện sản phẩm được sản xuất bằng quy trình tinh chế
CCRVC40
Source: Circular No. 44/2025/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions
- Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions:
RVC40 or CTH
RVC40 hoặc CTH
CTHRVC40
Source: Circular No. 12/2019/TT-BCT
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
CTH
CTH
Source: Circular No. 37/2022/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2017 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions
- Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions:
RVC40; or CC; or no change in tariff classification required, provided that the goods are produced by a refining process
RVC40; hoặc CC; hoặc không yêu cầu Chuyển đổi mã số hàng hóa với điều kiện hàng hóa được sản xuất bằng phương pháp tinh chế
CCRVC40
Source: Circular No. 03/2023/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
CC
CC
Source: Circular No. 03/2019/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2012 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
Manufacture using materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Sử dụng nguyên liệu từ bất kỳ Nhóm nào để sản xuất, ngoại trừ Nhóm của sản phẩm.
Source: Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BCT
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
CC
CC
Source: Circular No. 32/2022/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Sản xuất từ nguyên liệu thuộc bất kỳ Nhóm nào, ngoại trừ Nhóm của sản phẩm.
Source: Circular No. 02/2021/TT-BCT
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
CC
CC
Source: Circular No. 31/2013/TT-BCT
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
CTH
CTH
or
40%
Source: Circular No. 11/2024/TT-BCT
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
CTH
CTH
Source: Circular No. 10/2009/TT-BCT
- Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions:
CTH or RVC(40)
CTH hoặc RVC(40)
CTHRVC40
Source: Circular No. 09/2022/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2017 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions
- Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions:
CC or VAC 50%
CC hoặc VAC 50%
CC
Source: Circular No. 01/2024/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions
Agreements with no rule specific to this code
This code carries a preferential rate under the agreements below but has no line of its own in the product-specific rules annex. The goods must still meet an origin requirement.
The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:
1. The goods referred to in Clause 3, Article 5 of this Circular, other than the goods provided in Clause 2 of this Article, are considered originating if they have an RVC of not less than 40% calculated in accordance with Article 8 of this Circular.
Source: Circular No. 21/2019/TT-BCT · Article 7(1)
The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:
1. Products referred to in Clause 2, Article 2 are considered originating if:
a) The AIFTA content is not less than thirty-five per cent (35%) of the FOB value; and
b) The non-originating materials used in the production of that product have undergone a change in tariff classification at the six (6)-digit level (CTSH) of the Harmonized System.
provided that the last production process is carried out in the territory of the exporting Member State.
CTSH
Source: Circular No. 15/2010/TT-BCT · Article 4(1) of Appendix 1
The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:
1. For the purposes of point b clause 1 Article 5 of this Circular, goods not covered by Article 8 of this Circular shall be considered as originating if they have a regional value content (hereinafter referred to as RVC) of at least 40% of the FOB value, or if they have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (hereinafter referred to as CTH) of the Harmonized System.
CTH
Source: Circular No. 49/2025/TT-BCT · Article 7(1)
The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:
1. General origin criterion
a) Goods specified in Clause 2 of Article 2 shall be considered as originating in the Member State where the working or processing of those goods has taken place if:
- The goods have a regional value content (hereinafter referred to as the “Viet Nam - Laos value content” or the “regional value content (LVC)”) of not less than forty percent (40%), calculated in accordance with the formula provided in Article 5; or
- All non-originating materials used in the production of those goods have undergone a change in tariff classification (hereinafter referred to as “CTC”) at the four (4)-digit level (meaning a change of heading) of the Harmonized System.
b) Each Member State shall allow the exporter of the goods to decide to use either of the two criteria “LVC of not less than forty percent (40%)” or “change in tariff classification at the four (04)-digit level” referred to at point a of Clause 1 in order to determine the origin of the goods.
CTCLVC
Source: Circular No. 04/2010/TT-BCT · Article 4(1) of Appendix 1
Criteria are quoted verbatim from the Vietnamese circular, not paraphrased.
Notes for Chapter 15 — Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
Notes
1. This Chapter does not cover:
(a) Pig fat or poultry fat of heading 02.09;
(b) Cocoa butter, fat or oil (heading 18.04);
(c) Edible preparations containing by weight more than 15% of the products of heading 04.05 (generally Chapter 21);
(d) Greaves (heading 23.01) or residues of headings 23.04 to 23.06;
(e) Fatty acids, prepared waxes, medicaments, paints, varnishes, soap, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, sulphonated oils or other goods of Section VI; or
(f) Factice derived from oils (heading 40.02).
2. Heading 15.09 does not apply to oils obtained from olives by solvent extraction (heading 15.10).
3. Heading 15.18 does not cover fats or oils or their fractions, merely denatured, which are to be classified in the heading appropriate to the corresponding undenatured fats and oils and their fractions.
4. Soap-stocks, oil foots and dregs, stearin pitch, glycerol pitch and wool grease residues fall in heading 15.22.
Subheading Notes
1. For the purposes of subheading 1509.30, virgin olive oil has a free acidity expressed as oleic acid not exceeding 2.0 g/100 g and can be distinguished from the other virgin olive oil categories according to the characteristics indicated in the Codex Alimentarius Standard 33-1981.
2. For the purposes of subheadings 1514.11 and 1514.19, the expression “low erucic acid rape or colza oil” means the fixed oil which has an erucic acid content of less than 2% by weight.
Vietnam trade in subheading 1516.20
Figures cover the whole 6-digit subheading 1516.20, not code 15162061 alone — UN Comtrade only publishes to 6 digits. Latest year available for Vietnam is 2023.
Imports
- 202168 mn USD
- 2022104 mn USD
- 202356 mn USD
Top partners 2023
- Malaysia30 mn USD
- Indonesia22 mn USD
- China3 mn USD
- Japan411,671 USD
- India313,709 USD
- Rep. of Korea257,048 USD
- Thailand67,200 USD
- Philippines60,424 USD
Exports
- 20214 mn USD
- 20224 mn USD
- 20233 mn USD
Top partners 2023
- Lao People's Dem. Rep.2 mn USD
- Malaysia318,841 USD
- USA158,544 USD
- China48,989 USD
- Russian Federation17,844 USD
- Poland2,161 USD
- Canada1,200 USD
2024: as reported by partner countries
Vietnam has not filed 2024 yet, so this is rebuilt from what its 19 largest trading partners reported about trade with Vietnam (85% of Vietnam's trade). Not the same measure as the figures above — compare it only with the 2023 row beside it.
| 2023 | 2024 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports | 5 mn USD | 10 mn USD | +77% |
| Imports | 77 mn USD | 73 mn USD | -4% |
- Exports 2023: partners reported 5 mn USD where Vietnam reported 3 mn USD — 1.91× on this measure.
- Imports 2023: partners reported 77 mn USD where Vietnam reported 56 mn USD — 1.38× on this measure.
The gap is not a rounding difference: goods re-exported through Hong Kong or Singapore, a different heading chosen by the importing customs, and origin-based versus destination-based attribution all pull the two measures apart. Use the year-on-year change, not the level.
Source: UN Comtrade (preview API) — reported by Vietnam. Partner totals are as reported and may differ from partner-country statistics.
Corresponding US tariff lines
Six digits are identical worldwide under the HS Convention, so 1516.20 is the same subheading in both schedules. What differs is how each country splits it: below are the 2 US lines under 1516.20.
| US HTS code | Description | General duty |
|---|---|---|
| 1516.20.10.00 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions › Rapeseed oil(kg) | 7.7% |
| 1516.20.91.00 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions › Other(kg) | 8.8¢/kg |
Additional Chapter 99 duties apply to goods of Vietnam
- 9903.02.69 +20% — The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 20%
- 9903.05.84 +12.5% — The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5%
These are added to the General duty above, not in place of it. Whether a given article falls inside their scope — and the exclusion lists — is set out in the U.S. notes to Chapter 99, which are prose and not machine-readable, so this site does not assign them per code. Check the official schedule before quoting a landed cost.
Already terminated: 9903.01.72 +46%
The General column is the rate for Vietnam: the Special column lists US preference programmes (GSP, USMCA, KORUS…) and Vietnam is in none of them. Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States — 2026 HTS Revision 13. For reference only — classification on import is decided by US Customs, and anti-dumping, countervailing and Section 232/301 measures are not covered here.
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